作者
Jonathan M Kurka, Marc A Adams, Michael Todd, Trina Colburn, James F Sallis, Kelli L Cain, Karen Glanz, Lawrence D Frank, Brian E Saelens
发表日期
2015/7/1
期刊
Health & place
卷号
34
页码范围
164-170
出版商
Pergamon
简介
Characterizing neighborhood environments in relation to physical activity is complex. Latent profiles of parents’ perceptions of neighborhood characteristics were examined in relation to accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among 678 children (ages 6–12) in two US regions. Neighborhood environment profiles derived from walkability, transit access, aesthetics, crime and traffic safety, pedestrian infrastructure, and recreation/park access were created for each region. The San Diego County profile lowest on walkability and recreation/park access was associated with an average of 13 fewer min/day of children's out-of-school MVPA compared to profiles higher on walkability and recreation/park access. Seattle/King County profiles did not differ on children's MVPA. Neighborhood environment profiles were associated with children's MVPA in one region, but results were inconsistent …
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