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Parents' perceived barriers to active commuting to school. Comparative study between Spanish and Ecuadorian cities
Carla Hermida1, Palma Chillón2, Jorge Andrade3
1Laboratorio de Movilidad Urbana, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador.
Summary
Parental perceptions significantly impact children
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Transportation Studies
Background:
- Parental perceptions are a key factor influencing children's travel behavior.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for promoting healthier commuting habits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare parental barriers to active commuting to school (ACS) between Ecuadorian and Spanish children.
- To analyze the relationship between parental barriers and children's chosen mode of school commute.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive and comparative analyses utilizing Chi-square and T-student tests.
- Logistic regression models were employed to assess associations between variables.
- Data collected from parents regarding their perceptions and children's commuting habits.
Main Results:
- Road safety emerged as the primary barrier to ACS for both groups.
- Ecuadorian parents perceived all barriers significantly higher than Spanish parents (p<0.001).
- Ecuadorian children exhibited reduced likelihood of ACS when parents reported higher overall barriers (OR=0.15).
Conclusions:
- Parental perceptions of barriers, particularly road safety, significantly deter active commuting to school.
- Interventions aimed at reducing parental barriers are essential for increasing ACS rates.
- Targeted public policies should address specific parental concerns to foster safer and more active school travel.
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