Table 3.
Final multiple logistic regression model of recommended levels of walking in elderly men. Municipality of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, 2007.(n = 152)
| Perceived Environmental Variables * | OR | 95%CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
| Good perception of safety during the night | 1.53 | 0.41 | 5.61 | 0.514 |
| Presence of soccer fields in the district | 4.12 | 1.41 | 12.02 | 0.011 |
| Walking time of not more than 10 minutes from home to a soccer field | 3.43 | 1.46 | 8.10 | 0.006 |
| Absence of open-air sewers | 2.18 | 0.56 | 8.52 | 0.253 |
| Presence of places for walking in the district | 2.23 | 0.67 | 7.40 | 0.181 |
| Having a pet dog | 2.60 | 0.89 | 7.63 | 0.080 |
| Presence of public lighting at night | 2.00 | 0.45 | 8.90 | 0.353 |
* adjusted for age and education. OR = Odds Ratio