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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Psychosocial and built environment (BE) factors significantly influence physical activity (PA) levels.
  • Understanding these influences is crucial for promoting healthy lifestyles, especially in rural settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between psychosocial or BE variables and PA in rural adults.
  • To determine if these associations differ based on sociodemographic characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A cluster-randomized trial involving 2215 adults assessed PA using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
  • Psychosocial factors (attitudes, confidence, social support) and BE variables (walking environment, safety, aesthetics) were measured via questionnaire.
  • Regression analyses explored associations and moderation by sociodemographic and health variables.

Main Results:

  • All psychosocial measures positively correlated with all PA measures.
  • Walking environment and community safety were the only BE variables associated with all PA measures.
  • Older adults (65+) exhibited stronger associations between psychosocial factors (attitudes, confidence, social support) and walking PA.

Conclusions:

  • Psychosocial characteristics are strongly associated with PA, warranting further investigation in diverse populations.
  • The built environment, particularly walking environment and safety, plays a key role in promoting PA in rural areas.
  • Future research should explore how sociodemographic factors moderate these relationships and delve deeper into environmental influences on PA.