The Relationships between Park Quality, Park Usage, and Levels of Physical Activity in Low-Income, African American Neighborhoods

Knapp, Megan; Gustat, Jeanette; Darensbourg, Revonda; Myers, Leann; Johnson, Carolyn

doi:10.3390/ijerph16010085

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“…In this study it was found that incivilities were associated with both park satisfaction and use. This is in line with previous research that has consistently shown that signs of disorder such as graffiti, litter and vandalism are discouraging for park use and park-based physical activity (Douglas et al, 2018;Knapp, Gustat, Darensbourg, Myers, & Johnson, 2019;McCormack et al, 2010). Moreover, parks with more incivilities are more likely to be seen as less safe, which in turns reduces the chances of park use (Costigan et al, 2017;Derose, Han, Williamson, & Cohen, 2018;Lapham et al, 2016).…”

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Associations between park features, park satisfaction and park use in a multi-ethnic deprived urban area

Roberts

Kellar

Conner

et al. 2019

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

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Parks are increasingly understood to be key community resources for public health, particularly for ethnic minority and low socioeconomic groups. At the same time, research suggests parks are underutilised by these groups. In order to design effective interventions to promote health, the determinants of park use for these groups must be understood.This study examines the associations between park features, park satisfaction and park use in a deprived and ethnically diverse sample in Bradford, UK. 652 women from the Born in Bradford cohort completed a survey on park satisfaction and park use. Using a standardised direct observation tool, 44 parks in the area were audited for present park features. Features assessed were: access, recreational facilities, amenities, natural features, significant natural features, non-natural features, incivilities and usability. Size and proximity to the park were also calculated. Multilevel linear regressions were performed to understand associations between park features and (1) park satisfaction and (2) park use. Interactions between park features, ethnicity and socioeconomic status were explored, and park satisfaction was tested as a mediator in the relationship between park features and park use.More amenities and greater usability were associated with increased park satisfaction, while more incivilities were negatively related to park satisfaction. Incivilities, access and proximity were also negatively associated with park use. Ethnicity and socioeconomic status had no moderating role, and there was no evidence for park satisfaction as a mediator between park features and park use.Results suggest diverse park features are associated with park satisfaction and park use, but this did not vary by ethnicity or socioeconomic status. The reduction of incivilities should be prioritised where the aim is to encourage park satisfaction and park use. Highlights • Associations between park features, use and satisfaction in a deprived, ethnically diverse sample are examined • More amenities, greater usability and fewer incivilities are associated with higher park satisfaction • Increased access and more incivilities are associated with reduced use • Ethnicity and socioeconomic status do not moderate relationships between park features, satisfaction and use • Park satisfaction does not mediate the relationship between park features and use

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Associations between park features, park satisfaction and park use in a multi-ethnic deprived urban area

Roberts

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Conner

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Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

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“…In reaching appropriate levels of PA, it would be highly important to establish the factors associated with PA levels in different age groups. In brief, with the knowledge of specific sociodemographic and behavioral factors (predictors) and their influence on PA, public health authorities would be able to develop specific and targeted campaigns aimed at highlighting the factors of positive influence and/or controlling the factors of negative influence on PA [6,7,8,9].…”

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Identifying Predictors of Changes in Physical Activity Level in Adolescence: A Prospective Analysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Damjanović

Salcin

Zenić

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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It is known that physical activity levels (PA levels) decline during adolescence, but there is a lack of knowledge on possible predictors of changes in PA levels in this period of life. This study aimed to prospectively investigate the relationship between sociodemographic and behavioral factors (predictors), PA levels and changes in PA levels in older adolescents from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The sample comprised 872 participants (404 females) tested at baseline (16 years of age) and at follow-up (18 years of age). Predictors were sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, socioeconomic status, urban/rural residence, paternal and maternal education level) and variables of substance misuse (consumption of cigarettes, alcohol and illicit drugs). The PA level, as measured by the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A), was observed as a criterion. Boys had higher PAQ-A scores than girls at baseline and follow-up. Paternal education levels were correlated with PAQ-A scores at baseline (Spearman’s R: 0.18, 0.15 and 0.14, p < 0.05, for the total sample, females and males, respectively) and at follow-up (Spearman’s R: 0.12, p < 0.01 for the total sample). Logistic regression, which was used to calculate changes in PA levels between baseline and follow-up as a binomial criterion (PA decline vs. PA incline), evidenced a higher likelihood of PA incline in adolescents whose mothers were more educated (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.05–1.60) and who live in urban communities (OR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.16–2.10). The consumption of illicit drugs at baseline was evidenced as a factor contributing to the lower likelihood of PA incline (OR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14–0.92). The negative relationship between illicit drug consumption and PA decline could be a result of a large number of children who quit competitive sports in this period of life. In achieving appropriate PA-levels, special attention should be placed on children whose mothers are not highly educated, who live in rural communities, and who report the consumption of illicit drugs. The results highlighted the importance of studying correlates of PA levels and changes in PA levels during adolescence.

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“…Many studies reported the benefits of moderate physical activity on the health, whatever type of activity it is (Bancroft et al, 2015; Song et al, 2015; White et al, 2016; Knapp et al, 2018). It is true for elderly, children or adolescents.…”

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Insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, anxiety, depression and socioeconomic status among customer service employees in Canada

2019

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Objectives: The present study alerts on the potential effect of working full time in a call center as a risk factor for neuropsychiatric illnesses. It is the first study investigating deeply presence of anxiety, depression, insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness among a large population of customer service employees. It has 3 specifics goals which were (1) document presence of sleep disorders among customer service advisors (2) document presence of anxiety and depression in this population (3) determine the influence of the socioeconomic status, duration in position and full time or part-time shift on the diseases above. Findings: It was found that the majority of people working in customer service are undergraduate students or at a secondary/high school degree. They worked full time, are single and have reported at least two of the neuropsychiatric disorders assessed in the present study. Among customer service advisors enrolled in this study, all neuropsychiatric disorders investigated were present and significantly higher for those working full time. Perceived socioeconomic status (pSES) was almost similar for full time and part time workers with a mean score of 4.8 on the MacArthur scale of subjective social status. Results revealed that duration in position was an excellent predictor of insomnia, sleepiness and anxiety (respectively with R2=91,83%, R2=81,23% and R2=87,46%) but a moderate predictor of depression (R2=69,14%). The pSES was a moderate predictor of sleep disorders (respectively R2=62,04% for insomnia and R2=53,62% for sleepiness) but had a strong association with anxiety and depression (R2=82,95% for anxiety and R2=89,77% for depression). It was found that insomnia and anxiety are more prevalent for immigrants and international students compared to Canadians, while depression was similarly higher for Canadian and immigrants compared to international students. It was found that sleepiness has the same trend in the three subgroups. Conclusion: Customer service employees are exposed to a continuous stimulation of their cognitive functions in addition to different stressors which can progressively and silently damage the nervous system. Investigations on mental and physical health of customer service advisors are worthy of interest, and understanding how their work, their rotating shifts and their socioeconomic status influence their resilience and their performance at work; may help comprehension of similar health issues emerging in similar populations with similar occupations.

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The Relationships between Park Quality, Park Usage, and Levels of Physical Activity in Low-Income, African American Neighborhoods

Cited by 45 publications

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Associations between park features, park satisfaction and park use in a multi-ethnic deprived urban area

Associations between park features, park satisfaction and park use in a multi-ethnic deprived urban area

Identifying Predictors of Changes in Physical Activity Level in Adolescence: A Prospective Analysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, anxiety, depression and socioeconomic status among customer service employees in Canada

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