Associations between the physical environment and park-based physical activity: A systematic review

Zhang, Ru; Wulff, Hagen; Duan, Yanping; Wagner, Petra

doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2018.11.002

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“…Similarly, Smith et al systematically reviewed 28 studies from the US and Australia, and reported significant positive relationships between destination accessibility, travel and total PA [1]. A recent systematic review of 25 studies by Zhang et al [16] investigated the impact of BE characteristics in parks in North America, Australia, and Europe, and reported significant positive associations between park-based leisure PA, park lighting and walking and cycling trails. However, these findings may not generalize to LMIC contexts, where BE attributes are distinct from developed countries with respect to patterns of land-use, density, design and urbanization [17].…”

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Built environment correlates of physical activity in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

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Insufficient physical activity (PA) is the fourth major risk factor for many non-communicable diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Features of the built environment (BE) play a considerable role in determining population PA behaviors. The majority of evidence for PA-BE relationships comes from high-income countries and may not be generalizable to lowand middle-income countries (LMICs). We aim to systematically review the literature and assess the associations between perceived and/or objective BE characteristics and PA domains in LMICs. This review adopted a systematic search strategy for English language articles published between January 2000 and June 2019 from four electronic databases-Medline, Embase, Web of Science and PubMed-adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. Studies addressing the associations between self-reported and/or objective BE and PA were only included if they were conducted in LMICs, according to the World Bank classification list. Articles investigating PA-BE relationships across any age groups were included, and all study designs were eligible, except for qualitative studies and reviews. Thirty-three studies were included for evidence synthesis. Cross-sectional studies were the most prevailing study design (97%), revealing a notable gap in longitudinal PA-BE research in LMICs. A majority of the BE factors were not associated with different PA domains while others (e.g., density, proximity to services, aesthetics) exhibited an inconsistent association. Land-use mix diversity was positively associated with transport PA and the presence of recreation facilities resulted in an increase in PA during leisure-time. Increased safety from crime at night consistently increased total PA and walking levels. Research exploring the associations between BE attributes and PA behaviors in LMICs appears to be limited and is primarily cross-sectional. Longitudinal research studies with objective measures are needed for inferring well-grounded PA-BE causal relationships and informing the design of evidence-based environmental interventions for increasing PA levels in LMICs.

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Built environment correlates of physical activity in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

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“…It is also plausible that other environmental and social variables were more salient determinants of students' physical activity behavior in the present study than the psychological determinants identi ed in the current model. Research based on ecological determinants [73,74] and socio-structural predictors [75,76] of physical activity behavior illustrate the myriad of potential determinants of children's leisure-time physical activity engagement, and a focus on psychological determinants alone may have neglected other potential predictors. As an example, students' activity levels may have been in uenced by environmental factors, such as access to sport clubs, ability to walk to school, and taking part in organized physical activity in their leisure time.…”

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Using Physical Education to Promote Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Lower Secondary School Students: The PETALS Trial

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Polet

Hassandra

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Background Inadequate physical activity in young people is associated with several physical and mental health concerns. Physical education (PE) is a potentially viable existing network for promoting physical activity in this population. However, little research has been conducted on whether PE teachers can influence students’ engagement in leisure-time physical activity. The present study therefore examined the efficacy of an intervention aimed at increasing PE teachers’ autonomy support on students’ leisure-time physical activity (the PETALS trial). The intervention was guided by the trans-contextual model (TCM) explaining the processes by which PE teachers’ provision of autonomy support during PE promotes students’ motivation and engagement in physical activity in their leisure time. Methods The study adopted a cluster-randomized, waitlist control intervention design with randomization by school. Participants were PE teachers (N = 29, 44.83%female; M age = 42.83, SD = 9.53yrs) and their lower secondary school students (N = 502, 43.82%female; M age = 14.52, SD = 0.71yrs). We measured TCM constructs, including perceived autonomy support, autonomous motivation in PE and leisure time, beliefs and intentions towards leisure-time physical activity, and physical activity behavior at baseline, post-intervention, and at one-, three-, and six-months. Study hypotheses were tested through a series of ANOVAs and structural equation models using post-intervention and one-month follow-up data. Results We found no changes in TCM constructs or physical activity behavior in either group at post-intervention or at one month. Path analyses supported two propositions of the TCM as change variables: perceived autonomy support had a significant effect on autonomous motivation in PE and autonomous motivation in PE had a significant effect on autonomous motivation in leisure time. Although we found a direct effect of autonomous motivation in leisure time on physical activity, we did not find support for the third premise of the TCM that autonomous motivation in leisure time indirectly affects physical activity through beliefs and intentions. Conclusions Current findings did not support the efficacy of the PETALS intervention at changing physical activity behavior and TCM constructs. More research is required to determine whether the TCM predictive validity is supported when other model variables are manipulated through experimental and intervention studies. Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN39374060. Registered 19 July 2018, https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN39374060

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“…These aspects concern for example the design and use of the transport infrastructure [17] such as walkways, railings and rest stops. Other studies of PBPA, but not with respect to the elderly, revealed that perceived cleanliness in parks was negatively related to PA [18]. Ries et al [19] and Lackey et al [20] also posited that perceived access to parks was associated with PBPA.…”

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“…Ries et al [19] and Lackey et al [20] also posited that perceived access to parks was associated with PBPA. Although associations between physical environments and psychosocial factors are supported for recreational walking [21,22], active transport [15], and overall PA [15,22] of older adults, the relationships have not been systematically investigated in the context of PBPA, let alone for PA of the elderly and intercultural comparison [18]. Based on the results of various systematic reviews of PA correlates in older adults [22,23], studies are needed to assess the association between specific environmental and personal characteristics with older adults' active park use.…”

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Association of psychosocial and perceived environmental factors with park-based physical activity among elderly in two cities in China and Germany

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Background: Urban parks play an important role in promoting physical activity (PA) among adults and especially among older city residents. According to the socioecological approach the association of physical environments and psychosocial factors in the context of park-based PA of elderly have not been systematically examined until now, let alone the relevance of the city (urban area) on a cross-cultural level. This study investigated selected aspects of (1) the association of psychosocial and park environmental factors with park-based physical activity (PBPA) of older people; and (2) the moderating effect of city on the association of these factors with PBPA. Methods: A face-to-face survey was conducted of a mixed-culture sample from different urban surroundings in Hong Kong (HK) and Leipzig (L). In six parks of each city physically active elderly (> = 60 years; HK: n = 306; L: n = 311) were recruited. Multiple linear regressions were used to analyse the association between psychosocial factors and perceived environmental factors with PBPA and the moderating effect of city. Results: Controlled for demographic variables, all other psychosocial factors were significantly related to PBPA, except social support. In terms of environmental factors, PBPA was positively associated with safety, attractiveness, features and negatively associated with park time distance. Controlled for demographic variables, psychosocial and environmental factors, the moderating effect of city on the associations of park features and park time distance with PBPA was not significant in HK. In contrast, there was a significant positive relationship for park features and a negative relationship for park time distance with PBPA in L. Conclusions: Psychosocial and perceived environmental factors significantly influence PBPA of older people. City moderates the associations of these factors and independently contributes to park-based PA of the elderly. The different interactions of environmental factors and urban area for PBPA of elderly can support policy makers on the municipal level in choosing adequate strategies for promoting PA of older people in parks.

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Associations between the physical environment and park-based physical activity: A systematic review

Cited by 103 publications

References 58 publications

Built environment correlates of physical activity in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Built environment correlates of physical activity in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Using Physical Education to Promote Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Lower Secondary School Students: The PETALS Trial

Association of psychosocial and perceived environmental factors with park-based physical activity among elderly in two cities in China and Germany

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