Do neighborhood environments moderate the effect of physical activity lifestyle interventions in adults?
This study builds upon the current literature investigating the relationship between individuals' physical activity and the built environment. This prospective study of two lifestyle interventions in adults explores the moderating effect of the built environment measured both objectively and by self-report. Results show that overweight men in an intervention group increased their walking significantly more if they lived in less walkable neighborhoods. Overweight women were more likely to increase their physical activity over time if they perceived better safety from traffic. This study suggests that psychosocial interventions can help men overcome environmental barriers to walking.
Kerr
Jacqueline
J
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, Calit2, Atkinson Hall, 3rd Floor, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0811, USA. jkerr@ucsd.edu
Norman
Gregory J
GJ
Adams
Marc A
MA
Ryan
Sherry
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Frank
Lawrence
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Sallis
James F
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Calfas
Karen J
KJ
Patrick
Kevin
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002140:California; D004032:Diet; D004779:Environment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012931:Social Environment; D016138:Walking; D055815:Young Adult