We evaluated perceived social and environmental supports for physical activity and walking
using multivariable modeling. Perceptions were obtained on a sample of households in a …

BACKGROUND: Enhancing community environments to support walking and bicycling
serves as a promising approach to increase population levels of physical activity. However …

Introduction This study examined the association between perceptions of social and safety-
related environmental attributes and physical activity (PA) and walking in African American …

Purpose. To examine the role of land use and transportation plans as policy instruments for
promoting active community environments. Design. Cross-sectional analysis using …

Objectives. This study examined (1) descriptive patterns in perceived environmental and
policy determinants of physical activity and (2) associations between these factors and …

Purpose. This study established a framework to audit environments supporting walking in
neighborhoods. Design. Cross-sectional analysis using a telephone survey and 200 …

Background. Spatial access to recreational facilities and perceptions of the neighborhood
environment and physical activity levels were examined by the socioeconomic status of area …

BACKGROUND: Identifying environmental factors that can influence physical activity is a
public health priority. We examined associations of perceived environmental attributes with …

The built environment may be responsible for making nonmotorized transportation
inconvenient, resulting in declines in physical activity. However, few studies have assessed …

Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access
to places for activity, and leisure-time physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone …