Andréa L Maslow1, Natalie Colabianchi. 1. R Stuart Dickson Institute for Health Studies, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC 28232, USA. andrea.maslow@carolinashealthcare.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine whether use of physical activity resources (eg, parks) was associated with daily physical activity measured by accelerometry. METHODS: One hundred eleven adolescents completed a travel diary with concurrent accelerometry. The main exposure was self-reported use of a physical activity resource (none /1+ resources). The main outcomes were total minutes spent in daily (1) moderate-vigorous physical activity and (2) vigorous physical activity. RESULTS: Using a physical activity resource was significantly associated with total minutes in moderate-vigorous physical activity. African Americans and males had significantly greater moderate-vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Results from this study support the development and use of physical activity resources.
OBJECTIVES: To examine whether use of physical activity resources (eg, parks) was associated with daily physical activity measured by accelerometry. METHODS: One hundred eleven adolescents completed a travel diary with concurrent accelerometry. The main exposure was self-reported use of a physical activity resource (none /1+ resources). The main outcomes were total minutes spent in daily (1) moderate-vigorous physical activity and (2) vigorous physical activity. RESULTS: Using a physical activity resource was significantly associated with total minutes in moderate-vigorous physical activity. African Americans and males had significantly greater moderate-vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Results from this study support the development and use of physical activity resources.
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