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Published on: February 25, 2013
Perceived Built Environment Characteristics of On-Campus and Off-Campus Neighborhoods Associated With Physical
Objective:
To identify differences in neighborhood environment and their association with physical activity (PA) levels of on-campus compared with off-campus students.
Participants:
Participants were 822 undergraduate students at a mid-sized mid-Atlantic university.
Methods:
Students completed the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in October 2013.
Results:
Lower residential density, traffic safety, and crime scores and higher land-use mix diversity, aesthetics, and lack of parking scores were reported among on-campus residents. On-campus residents reported higher levels of active transportation PA, leisure PA, and total PA. Land-use mix diversity, aesthetics, and lack of cul-de-sacs were associated with physical activity level.
Conclusion:
The on-campus and off-campus environments differ in ways that may impact the ability of undergraduate students to be physically active. Strategies to promote continued active transportation and leisure PA are discussed.
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