Patterns of neighborhood environment attributes in relation to children's physical activity
Journal article
Kurka, Jonathan, Adams, Marc, Todd, Michael, Colburn, Trina, Sallis, James F., Cain, Kelli L., Glanz, Karen, Frank, Lawrence and Saelens, Brian. (2015). Patterns of neighborhood environment attributes in relation to children's physical activity. Health and Place. 34, pp. 164 - 170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.05.006
Authors | Kurka, Jonathan, Adams, Marc, Todd, Michael, Colburn, Trina, Sallis, James F., Cain, Kelli L., Glanz, Karen, Frank, Lawrence and Saelens, Brian |
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Abstract | 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 across regions. |
Keywords | built environment; accelerometer; exercise; latent profile analysis |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Journal citation | 34, pp. 164 - 170 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 1353-8292 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.05.006 |
Page range | 164 - 170 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q431/patterns-of-neighborhood-environment-attributes-in-relation-to-children-s-physical-activity
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