Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorMalambo, Pasmore
dc.contributor.authorPheiffer, Carmen
dc.contributor.authorLambert, Estelle V
dc.contributor.authorDe Villers, Anniza
dc.contributor.authorPuoane, Thandi
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-08T06:54:50Z
dc.date.available2021-10-08T06:54:50Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background To investigate the association between perceived environmental attributes and leisure-time and transport-related physical activity. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey involving 671 South Africans aged ≥35 years from urban and rural settings. International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Neighbourhood Walkability Scale were used to collect data. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to investigate the associations. Results Significant urban vs. rural differences were apparent in the distribution of most attributes of neighborhood environment. After adjusting for gender, age, setting and relevant interaction terms, proximity to local stores was significantly associated with leisure-time physical activity (OR: 4.26; 95% CI, 1.00–18.08); while proximity to transit stops (2.44; 1.48–4.02), pleasant scenery (1.93; 1.07–3.46), sidewalks (2.36; 1.25–4.44), shade from trees (2.14; 1.19–3.85), traffic (2.17; 91.21–3.91) and well-lit streets (2.01; 1.04–3.89) were significantly associated with walking for leisure. Four-way intersections (4.54; 1.54–13.43), pleasant scenery (3.84; 1.35–10.99), traffic (0.28; 0.09–0.89), sidewalks (3.75; 1.06-13.27) and crosswalks were associated with transport related physical activity. Proximity to transit stops (2.12; 1.17–3.84) and well maintained sidewalks (2.69; 2.20–10.02) were significantly associated with total physical activity. Significant interactions by setting were apparent in some of the associations. Conclusion Some, but not all attributes of a neighborhood environment were significantly associated in expected directions with the three physical activity domains in this mixed urban and rural population. This study highlights the need for policy strategies aimed at improving or maintaining these perceived environmental attributes to promote physical activity.
dc.identifier.apacitationMalambo, P., Pheiffer, C., Lambert, E. V., De Villers, A., & Puoane, T. (2017). Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa. <i>BMC Public Health</i>, 17(1), 174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMalambo, Pasmore, Carmen Pheiffer, Estelle V Lambert, Anniza De Villers, and Thandi Puoane "Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa." <i>BMC Public Health</i> 17, 1. (2017): 174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMalambo, P., Pheiffer, C., Lambert, E.V., De Villers, A. & Puoane, T. 2017. Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa. <i>BMC Public Health.</i> 17(1):174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1471-2458
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Malambo, Pasmore AU - Pheiffer, Carmen AU - Lambert, Estelle V AU - De Villers, Anniza AU - Puoane, Thandi AB - Abstract Background To investigate the association between perceived environmental attributes and leisure-time and transport-related physical activity. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey involving 671 South Africans aged ≥35 years from urban and rural settings. International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Neighbourhood Walkability Scale were used to collect data. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to investigate the associations. Results Significant urban vs. rural differences were apparent in the distribution of most attributes of neighborhood environment. After adjusting for gender, age, setting and relevant interaction terms, proximity to local stores was significantly associated with leisure-time physical activity (OR: 4.26; 95% CI, 1.00–18.08); while proximity to transit stops (2.44; 1.48–4.02), pleasant scenery (1.93; 1.07–3.46), sidewalks (2.36; 1.25–4.44), shade from trees (2.14; 1.19–3.85), traffic (2.17; 91.21–3.91) and well-lit streets (2.01; 1.04–3.89) were significantly associated with walking for leisure. Four-way intersections (4.54; 1.54–13.43), pleasant scenery (3.84; 1.35–10.99), traffic (0.28; 0.09–0.89), sidewalks (3.75; 1.06-13.27) and crosswalks were associated with transport related physical activity. Proximity to transit stops (2.12; 1.17–3.84) and well maintained sidewalks (2.69; 2.20–10.02) were significantly associated with total physical activity. Significant interactions by setting were apparent in some of the associations. Conclusion Some, but not all attributes of a neighborhood environment were significantly associated in expected directions with the three physical activity domains in this mixed urban and rural population. This study highlights the need for policy strategies aimed at improving or maintaining these perceived environmental attributes to promote physical activity. DA - 2017 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 1 J1 - BMC Public Health LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2017 SM - 1471-2458 T1 - Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa TI - Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMalambo P, Pheiffer C, Lambert EV, De Villers A, Puoane T. Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa. BMC Public Health. 2017;17(1):174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34354.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Public Health and Family Medicine
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.sourceBMC Public Health
dc.source.journalissue1
dc.source.journalvolume17
dc.source.pagination174 - 177
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4128-8
dc.subject.otherBuilt environment
dc.subject.otherLeisure
dc.subject.otherPhysical activity
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherTransport
dc.subject.otherWalking
dc.subject.otherAdult
dc.subject.otherAged
dc.subject.otherCross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.otherEnvironment Design
dc.subject.otherExercise
dc.subject.otherFemale
dc.subject.otherHumans
dc.subject.otherLeisure Activities
dc.subject.otherLogistic Models
dc.subject.otherMale
dc.subject.otherMiddle Aged
dc.subject.otherMotor Activity
dc.subject.otherResidence Characteristics
dc.subject.otherRural Population
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherUrban Population
dc.titleAssociation between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa
dc.typeJournal Article
uct.type.publicationResearch
uct.type.resourceJournal Article
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