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Amy V Ries1, Shira Dunsiger, Bess H Marcus

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Perceived availability of exercise facilities and home equipment improved for participants in two physical activity interventions. These improvements were linked to increased physical activity levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Environmental perceptions can influence health behaviors.
  • Understanding these perceptions is key to designing effective health interventions.
  • Previous research has not fully explored changes in environmental perceptions within physical activity interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in environmental perceptions over time.
  • To investigate the association between these perception changes and physical activity.
  • To evaluate these factors within two distinct physical activity interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of two independent trials: Project STRIDE (2000-2004) and Step into Motion (2003-2006).
  • Participants (N=239 and N=249) received tailored motivational materials to boost physical activity.
  • Surveys at baseline, 6, and 12 months assessed physical activity and perceived availability of facilities and home equipment.

Main Results:

  • Perceived facility availability increased significantly from baseline to 12 months in both trials.
  • Perceived home equipment availability also rose from baseline to 12 months, particularly in the Step into Motion trial.
  • Greater perceived availability of both facilities and home equipment correlated with increased physical activity duration.

Conclusions:

  • Participation in physical activity interventions led to improved perceptions of environmental support.
  • Enhanced perceived availability of facilities and home equipment is associated with increased physical activity.
  • These findings highlight the role of environmental perceptions in promoting physical activity.