Correlates of using neighborhood recreational destinations in physically active respondents.
BACKGROUND
This study examines the relationships between the availability and use of recreational destinations and physical activity.


METHODS
Analysis included n = 1355 respondents. Associations between the density of free and pay-for-use recreational destinations, demographics, and use of free and pay-for-use recreational destinations within the neighborhood were examined, followed by associations with sufficient moderate and vigorous physical activity using generalized estimating equations.


RESULTS
The likelihood of using a local pay recreational destination increased for each additional local pay facility (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.32 to 1.73) and was lower for those with motor vehicle access (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.26 to 0.99). The likelihood of using a local free destination increased for each additional local free facility (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.20) and was higher among women (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.11 to 2.44). Destination use was associated with both moderate and vigorous-intensity physical activity.


CONCLUSIONS
Increasing the density of neighborhood recreational destinations is associated with the use of facilities and participation in sufficient levels of physical activity.
McCormack
Gavin R
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School of Populaton Health, The Universityof Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia.
Giles-Corti
Billie
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Bulsara
Max
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011633:Public Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011998:Recreation / Q000191:economics; D012111:Residence Characteristics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors