Perceived built environment and physical activity in U.S. women by sprawl and region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of studies have demonstrated relationships between the perceived built environment and physical activity among adults. However, little is known about whether these associations differ by U.S. region and level of urban sprawl.

Purpose

To examine associations between the perceived built environment and physical activity in U.S. women by region and urban sprawl.

Methods

Nurses' Health Study II participants (N=68,968) completed four perceived neighborhood environment survey items in 2005. Logistic regression was used to estimate associations with meeting physical activity recommendations, adjusting for demographic and weight-status variables, and stratifying by region and sprawl. Data analyses were completed in 2011.

Results

Perceived proximity

SUBMITTER: Troped PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4041514 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature