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Built environment and psychosocial factors associated with trail proximity and use
Christiaan G Abildso1, Sam Zizzi, Laurie C Abildso
1Sport and Exercise Psychology Program, West Virginia University School of Physical Education, Morgantown, WV, USA.
Objectives:
To explore the relationships among neighborhood built environment characteristics, psychosocial factors, perceived and objective proximity assessments, and use of a community rail-trail.
Method:
Telephone survey data of adults (n=788) in Morgantown, WVa, were classified into one of 4 distance-perception categories based on actual (using geographic information systems technology) and perceived proximity of a community rail-trail.
Results:
Differences in psychosocial barriers to physical activity (P=.037) and perceived neighborhood walkability (P<.001) were associated with perceived proximity to and use of a community trail.
Conclusion:
Specific attention should be given to address neighborhood and psychosocial barriers when constructing and promoting community trails.
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