Examining the Associations of and Interactions Between Intrapersonal and Perceived Environmental Factors With Objectively Assessed Physical Activity Among Rural Midwestern Adults, USA.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We investigated associations of intrapersonal and environmental factors with objectively assessed weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes, and their interactions in rural adults.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Setting

14 rural towns participating in a multilevel intervention to promote physical activity.

Sample

Baseline data from 241 rural community members (19% losses due to missing data).

Measures

Self-reported demographics, behavioral factors, and neighborhood environment perceptions. Weekly MVPA minutes were assessed using accelerometry data.

Analysis

Generalized linear models using a negative binomial distribution examined associations of and interactions between intrapersonal and environmental correlates with weekly MVP

SUBMITTER: Serrano N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10119329 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature