Differences in Rural Built Environment Perceptions Across Demographic and Social Environment Characteristics.
Health Promot Pract
; 23(1_suppl): 44S-54S, 2022 11.
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The benefits of physical activity to health and obesity prevention are well established. However, attributes of the built environment influence participation in physical activity. The purpose of this study is to assess differences in perceptions of neighborhood walkability across demographic characteristics and social environment factors among rural residents. In a telephone survey, adult respondents (N = 448) across nine rural counties in a southeastern state answered questions about perceived neighborhood walkability, demographic characteristics, and their neighborhood social environment. Study recruitment for a convenience sample occurred through collaborations with local community organizations. Prevalence of destinations and barriers were estimated according to demographic and neighborhood social environment characteristics. Multiple logistic regression models assessed the association of demographic and neighborhood social environment characteristics with neighborhood walkability and calculated adjusted prevalence. Relaxing places to walk were the most often reported destinations (62.0%), followed by retail destinations (45.7%), and communal destinations (42.6%). Traffic was the most reported barrier to safe walking (40.4%), followed by animals (37.5%), and crime (30.5%). Perceptions of retail and communal destinations varied by age and race. Perceptions of traffic and crime as barriers varied by race, weight status, and income. Community belonging and social cohesion were associated with lower perceptions of barriers. Study findings present demographic characteristics and social environment attributes as key factors that shape perceived neighborhood walkability. Findings can help inform programmatic efforts and environmental change strategies to improve walking in rural areas.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Planificación Ambiental
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Entorno Construido
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
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En
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Health Promot Pract
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2022
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
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Estados Unidos