The association between the built environment and intervention-facilitated physical activity: a narrative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A diverse range of interventions increase physical activity (PA) but few studies have explored the contextual factors that may be associated with intervention effectiveness. The built environment (BE) may enhance or reduce the effectiveness of PA interventions, especially interventions that encourage PA in neighbourhood settings. Several studies have investigated the effects of the neighbourhood BE on intervention-facilitated PA, however, a comprehensive review of evidence has yet to be conducted. In our systematic review, we synthesize evidence from quantitative studies that have examined the relationships between objectively-measured neighbourhood BE and intervention-facilitated PA in adults.

Method

In October 2021, we searched 7 databases (Medline, CINAHL, Emba

SUBMITTER: McCormack GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9284898 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature