Examining individual, interpersonal, and environmental influences on children's physical activity levels.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore individual-level socio-demographic factors and interpersonal-level factors related to social support, as well as the potential role of neighborhood and school environments that may influence the physical activity (PA) levels of children (ages 9-11). Child and parent questionnaires included individual and interpersonal factors, and PA behaviour. Home postal codes were used to determine the neighbourhood the child resides within, as well as their geographic accessibility to recreation opportunities. The models were assessed using a series of cross-classified random-intercept multi-level regression models as children's PA may be affected by both the school they attend and the neighbourhood in which they live. In the unadjusted model, PA varied signific

SUBMITTER: Wilk P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5769121 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature