title: Social and Environmental Influences on Physical Activity Levels in Latina Adolescents.
abstract: To examine social and environmental factors that affect moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in mid-adolescent Hispanic females.
  
  
  
  Secondary data analysis to examine social and environmental level factors related to MVPA levels in (n = 897) mid-adolescent Hispanic females.
  
  
  
  Data were retrieved from the National Survey of Children's Health (2011/12). Logistic regression was used to estimate associations for factors with MVPA.
  
  
  
  Significant mid-adolescent predictors were English speaking, OR 1.64 (95% CI, 1.03-2.61); parental attendance of activities, OR 0.50 (95% CI, 0.31-0.81); peer support, OR 2.74 (95% CI, 1.75-4.29); supportive neighborhood, OR 1.52 (95% CI, 1.03-2.32); and safe school environment, OR 1.67 (95% CI, 1.01-2.74).
  
  
  
  Findings highlight the need for the development of age and culturally appropriate interventions to aid the improvement of participation levels in MVPA among the Latina adolescent population. Additionally, findings suggest recommendations for policy and future research.
authors.affiliation: Nursing, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Benes
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dowling
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Sybil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Laura L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Hayman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004777:Environment; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D016015:Logistic Models; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010379:Peer Group; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012449:Safety; D012574:Schools; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Latina; adolescent; physical activity; social and environmental factors