Associations of Perceived Social and Physical Environmental Supports with Physical Activity and Walking Behavior

Overview

Journal Am J Public Health

Specialty Public Health

Date 2004 Mar 5

PMID 14998810

Citations 102

Authors

Cheryl L Addy

Dawn K Wilson

Karen A Kirtland

Barbara E Ainsworth

Patricia Sharpe

Dexter Kimsey

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Abstract

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 southeastern county. Respondents were classified according to physical activity levels and walking behaviors. Respondents who had good street lighting; trusted their neighbors; and used private recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields were more likely to be regularly active. Perceiving neighbors as being active, having access to sidewalks, and using malls were associated with regular walking.

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