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Built-environment attributes associated with refugee children's physical activity : A narrative review and research agenda
Chen, Siqi Carver, Alison Sugiyama, Takemi Knöll, Martin
Chen, Siqi
Carver, Alison
Sugiyama, Takemi
Knöll, Martin
Abstract
Research has identified built environmental attributes associated with children’s physical activity (PA); however, less is known for environmental correlates of refugee children’s PA. This narrative review summarised the current evidence of associations between built environment attributes and refugee children’s PA. Six databases were searched with three sets of terms related to exposure (built environment); outcome (PA); and target population (refugee children aged 6–12 years). Eight studies (one quantitative; seven qualitative) met the inclusion criteria. Key PA barriers were limited play space and lack of neighbourhood safety. Design of refugee facilities and surrounding environments should provide better access to formal, informal and safe spaces for children’s play.
Keywords
migrants, outdoor play, refugee facilities, micro-environment, meso-environment, safety
Date
2021
Type
Journal article
Journal
Conflict and Health
Book
Volume
15
Issue
Page Range
1-10
Article Number
Article 55
ACU Department
Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open