Karla I Galaviz1, Rebecca E Lee2, Kim Bergeron3, Lucie Lévesque3. 1. Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Estados Unidos de América. 2. College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, Estados Unidos de América. 3. School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canadá
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the informational, educational and instrumental environments among Mexican healthcare settings for their potential to promote physical activity (PA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Environmental Physical Activity Assessment Tool for Healthcare Settings (EPATHS) was developed to assess the PA environments of 40 clinics/hospitals representing the three Mexican healthcare systems in Guadalajara. The EPATHS assessed the presence and quality of PA enhancing features in the informational (e.g. signage), educational (e.g. pamphlets), and instrumental (e.g. stairs) environments of included clinics/hospitals. RESULTS: 28 (70%) clinics/hospitals had more than one floor with stairs; 60% of these had elevators. Nearly 90% of stairs were visible, accessible and clean compared to fewer than 30% of elevators. Outdoor spaces were observed in just over half (55%) of clinics/hospitals, and most (70%) were of good quality. Only 25% clinics/hospitals had educational PA materials. CONCLUSIONS: The PA instrumental environment of Mexican healthcare settings is encouraging. The informational and educational environments could improve.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the informational, educational and instrumental environments among Mexican healthcare settings for their potential to promote physical activity (PA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Environmental Physical Activity Assessment Tool for Healthcare Settings (EPATHS) was developed to assess the PA environments of 40 clinics/hospitals representing the three Mexican healthcare systems in Guadalajara. The EPATHS assessed the presence and quality of PA enhancing features in the informational (e.g. signage), educational (e.g. pamphlets), and instrumental (e.g. stairs) environments of included clinics/hospitals. RESULTS: 28 (70%) clinics/hospitals had more than one floor with stairs; 60% of these had elevators. Nearly 90% of stairs were visible, accessible and clean compared to fewer than 30% of elevators. Outdoor spaces were observed in just over half (55%) of clinics/hospitals, and most (70%) were of good quality. Only 25% clinics/hospitals had educational PA materials. CONCLUSIONS: The PA instrumental environment of Mexican healthcare settings is encouraging. The informational and educational environments could improve.
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