@article{ref1,
title="Social and environmental characteristics associated with older drivers' use of non-driving transportation modes",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2024",
author="Robert, Stephanie and McAndrews, Carolyn and Gangnon, Ronald and Hansmann, Kellia J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: We examined associations between older drivers' social and environmental characteristics and odds of using non-driving transportation modes. <br><br>METHODS: Using 2015 National Health and Aging Trends Study data for community-dwelling drivers (n = 5102), we estimated logistic regression models of associations between social characteristics, environmental characteristics, and odds of using non-driving transportation modes three years later. <br><br>RESULTS: Drivers had 20% increase in odds of getting rides three years later for each additional confidante (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.11-1.30). Drivers living in more walkable neighborhoods were more likely to walk to get places (National Walkability Index [NWI] score of 18 vs. 2 aOR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.02-2.90) and take public transit three years later (NWI 18 vs. 2 aOR = 7.47, 95% CI: 1.69-33.0). <br><br>DISCUSSION: Identifying modifiable social and environmental characteristics can inform future interventions supporting older adults' health during the transition to non-driving.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/08982643241258901",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08982643241258901"
}