Churches as Community Physical Activity Resources: A Descriptive Assessment

Salazar-Collier, Cindy L.; Prochnow, Tyler; Clendennen, Stephanie L.; Sumrall, Jasmin; Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd

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“…Data were collected by completing virtual walk-throughs of each of the 171 PA resources in McLennan County, Texas, to reduce travel and improve feasibility of evaluation. First, a set of 6 researchers were trained using the PARA and were instructed how to use Google Maps and the Street View feature to conduct virtual assessments according to past research 32. Raters were trained on the PARA protocol using an iterative process of rating a PA resource and then discussing differences in coding.…”

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“…Based on the modified PARA, quality scores are rated 0 to 88 points; 33 possible points from features, 39 possible points from amenities, and 16 possible points from incivilities. Modifications to the PARA in this way have been done in numerous past studies 32–35…”

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“…First, a set of 6 researchers were trained using the PARA and were instructed how to use Google Maps and the Street View feature to conduct virtual assessments according to past research. 32 Raters were trained on the PARA protocol using an iterative process of rating a PA resource and then discussing differences in coding. Two researchers were randomly assigned to each PA resource to rate features, amenities, and incivilities.…”

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“…Modifications to the PARA in this way have been done in numerous past studies. [32][33][34][35] Data analysis Raters' scores were averaged to create a final PARA quality score for each PA resource. PARA quality scores for each PA resource were separated by zip code to create mean scores for each zip code.…”

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Cultivating an Active Living Plan Through a Social-Ecological Evaluation

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Family &Amp; Community Health

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Physical activity (PA) social-ecological model (SEM) posits the importance of several levels of influence critical for PA promotion within communities. The purpose of this study was to examine an SEM evaluation informing a county-wide active living plan in McLennan County, Texas in the United States. Mixed-methods evaluation occurred in 4 stages: (1) county policies (n = 15) were evaluated for PA promoting strategies; (2) PA resource assessments (PARAs) were conducted via Google Maps (n = 171); (3) surveys (n = 244) included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and interpersonal and intrapersonal factors related to PA; and (4) focus groups (n = 5) were conducted with residents (n = 30), discussing barriers and facilitators to being active. Logistic regression determined significant associations between SEM factors and meeting PA recommendations. Policy scans and PARAs identified strengths and areas of improvement (eg, equitable project selection and disparities in resource quality). Residents reporting fewer barriers (OR = 0.89, P =.01), more perceived behavioral control (odds ratio [OR] = 1.38, P = .01), more social co-participation in PA (OR = 1.20, P = .03), and living in zip codes with higher mean PARA score (OR = 1.22, P = .04) were significantly more likely to meet PA recommendations (Nagelkerke R 2 = 0.32). Focus groups also discussed safety and disparities in access and quality. This study suggests the utility of the SEM when evaluating and promoting community PA.

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