Objectively measuring the association between the built environment and physical activity: a systematic review and reporting framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Objective measures of built environment and physical activity provide the opportunity to directly compare their relationship across different populations and spatial contexts. This systematic review synthesises the current body of knowledge and knowledge gaps around the impact of objectively measured built environment metrics on physical activity levels in adults (≥ 18 years). Additionally, this review aims to address the need for improved quality of methodological reporting to evaluate studies and improve inter-study comparability though the creation of a reporting framework.

Methods

A systematic search of the literature was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. After abstract and full-text screening, 94 studies were included in the final review. Results wer

SUBMITTER: Pontin FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476279 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature