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Table 3 MVPA and sports participation at baseline and follow-up stratified by widowhood and retirement

From: Do major life events influence physical activity among older adults: the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Variable

Baseline

Follow-up

 

Marriage continued (N=1.324)

Widowed (N=136)

Marriage continued (N=1.324)

Widowed (N=136)

MVPA a

    

25th percentile

363

307

348

348

Median

722

581

727

585

75th percentile

1071

1004

1082

861

Missing

37

2

37

4

Sports b

    

Yes (%)

723 (55%)

70 (52%)

486 (37%)

48 (35%)

No (%)

564 (43%)

64 (47%)

801 (61%)

84 (62%)

Missing

37

2

37

4

 

Baseline

Follow-up

Variable

Employment continued (N=121)

Retired (N=65)

Employment continued (N=121)

Retired (N=65)

MVPA a

    

25th percentile

41

50

39

66

Median

94

86

77

117

75th percentile

137

143

128

154

Missing

1

1

1

1

Sports b

    

Yes (%)

66 (55%)

40 (62%)

44 (36%)

29 (45%)

No (%)

54 (45%)

24 (37%)

76 (63%)

35 (54%)

Missing

1

1

1

1

  1. a Score is the ranked sum of walking, bicycling, heavy household activities, sports 1 and sports 2.
  2. b Score is the categorical variable yes/no sports participation.