Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries

Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries

Research examining built environment (BE) characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors has been conducted primarily in high-income countries and conclusions cannot be applied directly to low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated perceived BE characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors across...

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Main Authors: Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J., Jr; Branscum A.; Mat-Nasir N.; Bahonar A.; Barbarash O.; Yusuf R.; Lopez-Jaramillo P.; Seron P.; Rosengren A.; Yeates K.; Chifamba J.; Alhabib K.F.; Davletov K.; Keskinler M.V.; Diaz M.; Kruger L.; Li Y.; Zhiguang L.; Tse L.A.; Wielgosz A.; Teo K.; Erkin M.; Rangarajan S.; Lear S.; Yusuf S.; Hystad P.
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Published: Elsevier Ltd 2023
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Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J., Jr; Branscum A.; Mat-Nasir N.; Bahonar A.; Barbarash O.; Yusuf R.; Lopez-Jaramillo P.; Seron P.; Rosengren A.; Yeates K.; Chifamba J.; Alhabib K.F.; Davletov K.; Keskinler M.V.; Diaz M.; Kruger L.; Li Y.; Zhiguang L.; Tse L.A.; Wielgosz A.; Teo K.; Erkin M.; Rangarajan S.; Lear S.; Yusuf S.; Hystad P.
Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
2023
Cities
132

10.1016/j.cities.2022.104102
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85142340431&doi=10.1016%2fj.cities.2022.104102&partnerID=40&md5=4ca840c2f97aaaf31c7f4be181fe399d
Research examining built environment (BE) characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors has been conducted primarily in high-income countries and conclusions cannot be applied directly to low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated perceived BE characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors across 355 urban communities in 21 low-, middle-, and high- income countries using individual data for 39,908 adults in the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study. The 1-week long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure walking/cycling behaviors. Perceived BE characteristics were measured using the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale. Mixed effects logistic regression models examined associations between BE measures and walking for transport (≥150 min/wk), walking for leisure (≥150 min/wk), and any cycling for transport, controlling for individual, household, and community factors. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and street connectivity were associated with higher odds of walking for transport. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, safety from traffic and safety from crime were associated with higher odds of walking for leisure. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and aesthetics were associated with higher odds of cycling. Differences in associations were observed by country-income status. Our findings can help guide policy makers globally to implement BE design to encourage walking and cycling behaviors. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
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2642751
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author Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J.
Jr; Branscum A.; Mat-Nasir N.; Bahonar A.; Barbarash O.; Yusuf R.; Lopez-Jaramillo P.; Seron P.; Rosengren A.; Yeates K.; Chifamba J.; Alhabib K.F.; Davletov K.; Keskinler M.V.; Diaz M.; Kruger L.; Li Y.; Zhiguang L.; Tse L.A.; Wielgosz A.; Teo K.; Erkin M.; Rangarajan S.; Lear S.; Yusuf S.; Hystad P.
spellingShingle Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J.
Jr; Branscum A.; Mat-Nasir N.; Bahonar A.; Barbarash O.; Yusuf R.; Lopez-Jaramillo P.; Seron P.; Rosengren A.; Yeates K.; Chifamba J.; Alhabib K.F.; Davletov K.; Keskinler M.V.; Diaz M.; Kruger L.; Li Y.; Zhiguang L.; Tse L.A.; Wielgosz A.; Teo K.; Erkin M.; Rangarajan S.; Lear S.; Yusuf S.; Hystad P.
Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
author_facet Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J.
Jr; Branscum A.; Mat-Nasir N.; Bahonar A.; Barbarash O.; Yusuf R.; Lopez-Jaramillo P.; Seron P.; Rosengren A.; Yeates K.; Chifamba J.; Alhabib K.F.; Davletov K.; Keskinler M.V.; Diaz M.; Kruger L.; Li Y.; Zhiguang L.; Tse L.A.; Wielgosz A.; Teo K.; Erkin M.; Rangarajan S.; Lear S.; Yusuf S.; Hystad P.
author_sort Boakye K.; Bovbjerg M.; Schuna J.
title Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
title_short Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
title_full Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
title_fullStr Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
title_full_unstemmed Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
title_sort Perceived built environment characteristics associated with walking and cycling across 355 communities in 21 countries
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description Research examining built environment (BE) characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors has been conducted primarily in high-income countries and conclusions cannot be applied directly to low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated perceived BE characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors across 355 urban communities in 21 low-, middle-, and high- income countries using individual data for 39,908 adults in the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study. The 1-week long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure walking/cycling behaviors. Perceived BE characteristics were measured using the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale. Mixed effects logistic regression models examined associations between BE measures and walking for transport (≥150 min/wk), walking for leisure (≥150 min/wk), and any cycling for transport, controlling for individual, household, and community factors. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and street connectivity were associated with higher odds of walking for transport. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, safety from traffic and safety from crime were associated with higher odds of walking for leisure. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and aesthetics were associated with higher odds of cycling. Differences in associations were observed by country-income status. Our findings can help guide policy makers globally to implement BE design to encourage walking and cycling behaviors. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
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