Ecological models of health behavior
In this chapter we provide a brief history of ecological models as applied to health behavior
and describe ecological models as contemporary frameworks for integrating the theories …
and describe ecological models as contemporary frameworks for integrating the theories …
The association between built environment features and physical activity in the Australian context: a synthesis of the literature
B Zapata-Diomedi, JL Veerman - BMC Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background There is growing evidence indicating that the built environment is a determinant
of physical activity. However, despite the well-established health benefits of physical activity …
of physical activity. However, despite the well-established health benefits of physical activity …
How different are objective operationalizations of walkability for older adults compared to the general population? A systematic review
Background Walking is an essential activity for everyone and for older adults in particular,
given that it is the most accessible form of physical activity and one of the healthiest …
given that it is the most accessible form of physical activity and one of the healthiest …
Relationship between neighborhood walkability and older adults' physical activity: results from the Belgian Environmental Physical Activity Study in Seniors (BEPAS …
V Van Holle, J Van Cauwenberg, D Van Dyck… - International journal of …, 2014 - Springer
Background Adequate knowledge on environmental correlates of physical activity (PA) in
older adults is needed to develop effective health promotion initiatives. However, research in …
older adults is needed to develop effective health promotion initiatives. However, research in …
Physical activity in older adults: an ecological approach
Background Studies identifying correlates of physical activity (PA) at all levels of the
ecological model can provide an empirical basis for designing interventions to increase …
ecological model can provide an empirical basis for designing interventions to increase …
Initiating and maintaining recreational walking: a longitudinal study on the influence of neighborhood green space
T Sugiyama, B Giles-Corti, J Summers, L du Toit… - Preventive …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective This study examined prospective relationships of green space attributes with
adults initiating or maintaining recreational walking. Methods Postal surveys were …
adults initiating or maintaining recreational walking. Methods Postal surveys were …
Association between social and built environments and leisure-time physical activity among Chinese older adults-a multilevel analysis
J Gao, H Fu, J Li, Y Jia - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
Background Social and physical environments are not only hypothesized to influence
physical activity (PA), they are also interrelated and influence each other. However, few …
physical activity (PA), they are also interrelated and influence each other. However, few …
Using GPS technology to (re)-examine operational definitions of 'neighbourhood'in place-based health research
Background Inconsistencies in research findings on the impact of the built environment on
walking across the life course may be methodologically driven. Commonly used methods to …
walking across the life course may be methodologically driven. Commonly used methods to …
Built environment impacts on walking for transport in Brisbane, Australia
This study examines the association between urban form and walking for transport in
Brisbane, Australia based on both panel and cross-sectional data. Cross-sectional data are …
Brisbane, Australia based on both panel and cross-sectional data. Cross-sectional data are …
Depressive symptoms among older adults who do not drive: Association with mobility resources and perceived transportation barriers
NG Choi, DM DiNitto - The Gerontologist, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Purpose of the Study: To examine alternative means of mobility that nondriving
older adults rely on and their impact on well-being. Design and Methods: Data from the 2011 …
older adults rely on and their impact on well-being. Design and Methods: Data from the 2011 …