title: Patterns of neighborhood environment attributes in relation to children's physical activity.
abstract: Characterizing neighborhood environments in relation to physical activity is complex. Latent profiles of parents' perceptions of neighborhood characteristics were examined in relation to accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among 678 children (ages 6-12) in two US regions. Neighborhood environment profiles derived from walkability, transit access, aesthetics, crime and traffic safety, pedestrian infrastructure, and recreation/park access were created for each region. The San Diego County profile lowest on walkability and recreation/park access was associated with an average of 13 fewer min/day of children's out-of-school MVPA compared to profiles higher on walkability and recreation/park access. Seattle/King County profiles did not differ on children's MVPA. Neighborhood environment profiles were associated with children's MVPA in one region, but results were inconsistent across regions.
authors.affiliation: Exercise and Wellness Program, School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kurka
authors.affiliation: Exercise and Wellness Program, School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, USA.
authors.forename: Marc A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Todd
authors.affiliation: Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, USA.
authors.forename: Trina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Colburn
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Sallis
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Kelli L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Cain
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Glanz
authors.affiliation: Schools of Population and Public Health and Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: Lawrence D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Frank
authors.affiliation: Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, USA; Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Brian E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Saelens
mesh_terms: D061725:Accelerometry / Q000379:methods; D002140:California; D002648:Child; D004779:Environment Design; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D011998:Recreation; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016138:Walking; D014861:Washington
keywords: Accelerometer; Built environment; Exercise; Latent profile analysis