Research Article
Food Access Patterns and Barriers among Midlife and Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities
Table 2
Factors impacting choice of food access destinations.
| Factors | Facilitators | Barriers | Theme/concept | Theme/concept |
| Location | Close proximity/ease of travel | Long distance | Proximity to other locations (e.g., other goods and services) to group errands | | Lower cost/affordability | Higher cost | Facility follows ADA Standards for Accessible Design | Difficult entry | Larger size of location | Small size of location | Lack of handicapped parking | Crowded parking lot | Product availability and selection | |
| Participant | Preference for store and products | Limited by product selection | Smaller shopping trips | Difficulty carrying purchases | Leave home to eat, socialize, activity | |
| Outdoor built environment | | Lack of sidewalks | Obstructed roads | Highways | Hills | Lack of public transit |
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