The neighborhood social environment and physical activity: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Investigating the association of the neighborhood social environment on physical activity is complex. A systematic scoping review was performed to (1) provide an inventory of studies assessing the influence of the neighborhood social environment on physical activity since 2006; (2) describe methodologies employed; and (3) formulate recommendations for the field. METHODS:Two databases were searched using terms related to 'physical activity,' 'neighborhood,' and 'social environment' in January 2017. Eligibility criteria included: 1) physical activity as an outcome; 2) neighborhood social environment as a predictor; 3) healthy population (without diagnosed clinical condition or special population); 4) observational or experimental design. Of 1352 studies identified, 181 were includ

SUBMITTER: Kepper MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6902518 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature