Effects of major urban redesign on sedentary behavior, physical activity, active transport and health-related quality of life in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The built environment is increasingly recognized as a determinant for health and health behaviors. Existing evidence regarding the relationship between environment and health (behaviors) is varying in significance and magnitude, and more high-quality longitudinal studies are needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a major urban redesign project on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), active transport (AT), health-related quality of life (HRQOL), social activities (SA) and meaningfulness, at 29-39 months after opening of the reconstructed area.

Methods

PA and AT were measured using accelerometers and GPS loggers. HRQOL and sociodemographic characteristics were assessed using questionnaires. In total, 241 participants provided valid

SUBMITTER: Stappers NEH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10267553 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature