Assessing the built environment using omnidirectional imagery.

ABSTRACT: Observational audits commonly are used in public health research to collect data on built environment characteristics that affect health-related behaviors and outcomes, including physical activity and weight status. However, implementing in-person field audits can be expensive if observations are needed over large or geographically dispersed areas or at multiple points in time. A reliable and more efficient method for observational audits could facilitate extendibility (i.e., expanded geographic and temporal scope) and lead to more standardized assessment that strengthens the ability to compare results across different regions and studies. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the degree of agreement between field audits and audits derived from interpretation of three types of o

SUBMITTER: Wilson JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3263366 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature