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  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Rural populations exhibit lower physical activity levels compared to urban counterparts.
  • Chronic diseases linked to inactivity disproportionately affect rural residents.
  • Existing active living research and models are predominantly urban-centric.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the evidence supporting an ecological model of active living specifically for rural populations.
  • To identify critical scientific gaps hindering the development and implementation of rural active living solutions.
  • To propose actionable areas for advancing rural active living research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and critical analysis of existing literature on active living in rural settings.
  • Re-examination of the four domains of the ecological model within the context of rural environments.
  • Identification of research deficits across all framework areas specific to rural communities.

Main Results:

  • A significant lack of rural-specific research exists across all domains of the ecological model.
  • Current evidence is insufficient to comprehensively understand or apply active living solutions in rural America.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on urban settings, leaving rural needs unmet.

Conclusions:

  • There is a substantial research gap in understanding and promoting active living in rural populations.
  • The ecological model requires adaptation and rural-specific research to be effective in these settings.
  • Urgent attention and targeted efforts are needed to bridge the gap between research and practice for rural active living.