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Associations between the physical environment and park-based physical activity: A systematic review
Ru Zhang1, Hagen Wulff2, Yanping Duan1
1Department of Sport and Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China.
Journal of Sport and Health Science
|September 20, 2019
Summary
Park paths, lighting, and cleanliness are key for physical activity. Other park features and neighborhood factors show mixed results, needing more research for effective interventions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Growing evidence links park-based physical activity (PA) to park and neighborhood environments.
- Interpreting this evidence for interventions is challenging.
- An updated review is needed to inform policy and interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review research on associations between park-based PA and park/neighborhood environmental characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Searched 5 electronic databases for English peer-reviewed articles.
- Used keywords related to park-based PA, park environments, and neighborhood environments.
- Included 25 studies published between 2008-2016.
Main Results:
- Paths/trails, lighting, and incivilities (litter, vandalism) consistently supported associations with park-based PA.
- Mixed findings for active facilities, playgrounds, fitness stations, picnic areas, greenness, park size, park density, and park proximity.
- Incivilities like litter and broken glass were associated with PA.
Conclusions:
- Paths/trails, lighting, and low incivilities are crucial environmental attributes for park-based PA.
- Inconsistent findings necessitate more robust study designs, like prospective investigations, for park and neighborhood factors.
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