Bodily Pain in Physical Function and the Role of Physical Activity Among Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 50–69 Years in Ghana

BACKGROUND: Older adults who experience pain are likely to report higher functional limitations (FL) and lower physical activity (PA) levels. However, the extent to which PA explains the association of pain with FL is largely unknown, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study estimates whether and how much pain in FL is mediated by PA engagement. METHODS: We used cross-sectional data from 770 adults aged 50-69 years who …