Perceived Environments As Physical Activity Correlates and Moderators of Intervention in Five Studies

King, Abby C.; Toobert, Deborah J.; Ahn, David K.; Resnicow, Ken; Coday, Mathilda; Riebe, Deborah; Garber, Carol Ewing; Hurtz, Shannon Q.; Morton, Jessica; Sallis, James F.

doi:10.4278/0890-1171-21.1.24

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“…Using cross-sectional survey data from more than 10,000 participants in Atlanta, Georgia, Frank and colleagues (44) found land use mix, time spent in the car, and kilometers walked were all related to obesity levels. Several studies have also suggested that aspects of the neighborhood environment may impact efforts among middle-aged and older adults to increase their physical activity levels (71)(72)(73)(74). For example, in a population-derived sample of more than 2000 women ages 40+, King and colleagues (72) found that being physically inactive was related to the absence of enjoyable scenery, lack of hills in one's neighborhood, and infrequent observation of others exercising in the neighborhood.…”

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Physical Activity and Weight Management Across the Lifespan

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King

2007

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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This review discusses key findings and recommendations related to the role of physical activity in weight gain prevention, weight loss, and weight-loss maintenance across the lifespan. For weight gain prevention, epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that regular physical activity is critical, with increases above the recommended 30 min daily for health (e.g., to 45 to 60 min daily) potentially desirable for curtailing weight gain. For weight loss, clinical studies suggest that physical activity interventions alone usually produce only modest results. Combining physical activity with dietary interventions increases the chance of success, especially at higher levels of physical activity (e.g., 200 to 300 min or more weekly). For weightloss maintenance, high levels of physical activity (e.g., 40 to 90 min daily) may be necessary. To manage weight across the lifespan, a comprehensive approach to physical activity is needed supported by public policy interventions that help make physical activity a part of daily life.

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Physical Activity and Weight Management Across the Lifespan

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King

2007

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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“…These results have been consistent across studies of children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. [9][10][11][12][13] Neighborhoods with high violence are thought to encourage isolation and therefore inhibit the social support needed to cope with stressful events. 14,15 Adolescents and adults living in violent neighborhoods have a greater risk for mental health disorders.…”

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Neighborhood Violence and its Association with Mothers’ Health: Assessing the Relative Importance of Perceived Safety and Exposure to Violence

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Solomon²,

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J Urban Health

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This paper presents a cross-sectional study examining the influence of neighborhood violence on multiple aspects of mothers' health. While the influence of neighborhood violence on health is important to understand for all populations, mothers are especially important as they play a key role in protecting their children from the consequences of violence. Three hundred and ninety-two Baltimore City mothers of children 5 years and younger completed a self-administered survey that included questions about perceptions of their safety as well as their personal experiences with neighborhood violence. Separate models were run to compare the relationship between each measurement of neighborhood violence and five diverse health-related determinants and outcomes: self-reported health status, smoking, exercise, average hours of sleep a night, and sleep interruption. Controlling for mother's age, child's age, maternal education, and marital status, mothers with high exposure to neighborhood violence were twice as likely to report poorer health, smoking, never exercising, and poor sleep habits. Maternal perception of neighborhood safety was not related to any of the assessed health-related determinants and outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of measuring exposure to neighborhood violence rather than solely assessing perceived safety. Neighborhood violence was a common experience for mothers in this urban sample, and should be considered by health professionals in trying to understand and intervene to improve the health of mothers and their children.

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“…These studies are primarily US-based, but include two Australian studies. Perceived safety [15,17], aesthetics [10,11] and lighting [11] have shown significant moderating effects on intervention adherence. Five studies tested for moderating effects of walkability, but only one was significant [15].…”

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“…Eleven published studies have investigated how the environment moderates the impact of walking [9][10][11][12][13][14] or physical activity [15][16][17][18][19] interventions. These studies are primarily US-based, but include two Australian studies.…”

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Does Neighbourhood Walkability Moderate the Effects of Mass Media Communication Strategies to Promote Regular Physical Activity?

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Background Mass media campaigns are widely used in Australia and elsewhere to promote physical activity among adults. Neighbourhood walkability is consistently shown to be associated with walking and total activity. Campaigns may have different effects on individuals living in high and low walkable neighbourhoods. Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare pre-and post-campaign cognitive and behavioural impacts of the Heart Foundation's Find Thirty every day® campaign, in respondents living in high and lower walkable neighbourhoods. Methods Pre-and post-campaign cross-sectional survey data were linked with objectively measured neighbourhood walkability. Cognitive and behavioural impacts were assessed using logistic regression stratified by walkability.Results Cognitive impacts were significantly higher postcampaign and consistently higher in respondents in high compared with lower walkable neighbourhoods. Post campaign sufficient activity was significantly higher and transport walking significantly lower, but only in residents of lower walkable areas. Conclusions Cognitive impacts of mass media physical activity campaigns may be enhanced by living in a more walkable neighbourhood.

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Perceived Environments As Physical Activity Correlates and Moderators of Intervention in Five Studies

Abstract: Relationships between perceived environments and physical activity may differ depending upon population groups and activity domains and merit investigation by using stronger prospective designs.

Cited by 78 publications

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Physical Activity and Weight Management Across the Lifespan

Physical Activity and Weight Management Across the Lifespan

Neighborhood Violence and its Association with Mothers’ Health: Assessing the Relative Importance of Perceived Safety and Exposure to Violence

Does Neighbourhood Walkability Moderate the Effects of Mass Media Communication Strategies to Promote Regular Physical Activity?

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