GPS-based activity space exposure to greenness and walkability is associated with increased accelerometer-based physical activity

Environment International, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 165, P. 107317 - 107317

Published: May 24, 2022

Built and natural environments may provide opportunities for physical activity. However, studies are limited by primarily using residential addresses to define exposure self-report measure We quantified associations between global positioning systems (GPS)-based activity space measures of environmental accelerometer-based Using a nationwide sample working female adults (N = 354), we obtained seven days GPS accelerometry data. created Daily Path Area spaces data linked these spatial datasets on walkability (EPA Smart Location Database at the Census block group level) greenness (satellite vegetation 250 m resolution). utilized generalized additive models examine nonlinear exposures accelerometer-derived outcomes adjusted demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, self-rated health. Higher was associated with higher levels moderate-vigorous activity, greater numbers steps per week. No strong relationships were observed sedentary behavior or light Highest participants both high in their spaces. This study contributes evidence that occur more dense, diverse, well-connected built environments, amounts vegetation. These suggest urban planners, landscape architects, policy makers should implement evaluate interventions encourage

Language: Английский

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Investigating factors influencing park visit flows and duration using mobile phone signaling data

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 85, P. 127952 - 127952

Published: May 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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Measuring spatial inequality of urban park accessibility and utilisation: A case study of public housing developments in Auckland, New Zealand

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 247, P. 105070 - 105070

Published: April 1, 2024

Poor spatial accessibility of urban green spaces affects disadvantaged populations, who are at greater risk socioeconomic related health inequalities. We analyse mobile phone locational data from the Auckland Region New Zealand to connect a user's 'home' location nearby parks, specifically focusing on public housing tenants - highly vulnerable group use number traditional measures and four new park utilisation analyses explore relationship between neighbourhood area deprivation, patterns actual usage. develop metrics assist in understanding available residents: distance closest visited (DAT), used opportunities (UPO), locality visits (LPV), nearest visitation rate (NPVR). found that neighbourhoods with most tend have lower parks accessible, those accessible smaller size. Additionally, people living these areas travel farther access compared no housing. More deprived were revealed greens Auckland, highlighting urgency address emerging divisions for neighbourhoods. Our findings important implications policy-makers planners. Furthermore, can reveal insights into mobility behaviour users be applied other locations population groups.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of measurement tools and senior engagement in urban nature: Health benefits and behavioral patterns analysis

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 91, P. 103410 - 103410

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The engagement of senior citizens with urban nature has been shown to provide multiple health benefits and mitigate issues associated demographic aging. This review utilized the PRISMA methodology systematically analyze relationship between monitoring tools, seniors' behaviors in nature, influencing factors. main findings are as follows: (1) 4 types, including self-reports, on-site observations, sensors, third-party data, 24 sub-types measurement tools: ranging from questionnaires crowdsourced imagery services. Self-reports capture participants' awareness behaviors, observations record various types sensors collect indicators detect body's direct responses, data representative behavior large samples. (2) categories 45 behaviors: physical sports leisure recreational relaxation, passive social care based on their characteristics purposes. Physical most common for elderly walking being frequently measured behavior. (3) 36 factors: diabetes risk balanced meal habits, classified into vitality lifestyle health. affected category, receiving more academic attention. Gardening is identified having benefits. provides a classification tools detailed discussion future trends field. It actionable insights researchers, designers, city managers, policymakers select appropriate tool sub-tools better understand people nature. can also help them right type sub-behaviors investigate line research goals improve well-being.

Language: Английский

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Riding to health: Investigating the relationship between micromobility use and objective physical activity in Barcelona adults

Journal of Transport & Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29, P. 101588 - 101588

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

In recent years there has been an increase in the use of micromobility devices cities worldwide. Due to their novelty, effects on population health are still unknown. this study, we aim explore association between conventional and electric modes daily physical activity levels adult city Barcelona. Tracking data for 129 adults were collected 2020 2021 as part NEWMOB project. Participants each wore accelerometer answered travel diaries a week. reported through log. Objective reports obtained from data. Statistical analysis explored self-reported -shared bike, shared e-bike, e-scooter- objective activity. On average, bike users, users that combined different higher time spent moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) than other users. The lowest mean MVPA found among scooter non-micromobility terms light levels, highest correspond mixed scooters. Analysing guidelines compliance, mix groups more often met guidelines. Micromobility such bikes can help maintain high MVPA, while meeting guidelines, contrast e-scooters.

Language: Английский

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Systematic review of best practices for GPS data usage, processing, and linkage in health, exposure science and environmental context research

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. e077036 - e077036

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is increasingly used in health research to capture individual mobility and contextual environmental exposures. However, the tools, techniques decisions for using GPS data vary from study study, making comparisons reproducibility challenging. Objectives The objectives of this systematic review were (1) identify best practices collection processing; (2) quantify reporting published studies; (3) discuss examples found reviewed manuscripts that future researchers may employ usage, processing linkage studies. Design A review. Data sources Electronic databases searched (24 October 2023) PubMed, Scopus Web Science (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022322166). Eligibility criteria Included peer-reviewed studies English met at least one criteria: protocols involving exposure/context human purposes containing empirical data; other intended on influences health; associations between GPS-measured or exposures (4) derived variable methods research; (5) comparison tracking with (eg, travel diary). extraction synthesis We examined 157 including wear time, sampling frequency, validity, noise/signal loss assess risk bias. Results 6% did not disclose device model used, only 12.1% reported per cent lost by signal loss, 15.7% considered be noise 68.2% inclusion their data. Conclusions Our recommendations transferrable geospatial devices, hope promoting transparency research. PROSPERO registration number CRD42022322166.

Language: Английский

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Accessibility measurements for urban parks considering age-grouped walkers’ sectorial travel behavior and built environment

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 76, P. 127715 - 127715

Published: Aug. 27, 2022

Language: Английский

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Effects of green space on physical activity and body weight status among Chinese adults: a systematic review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 20, 2023

Background Green space may provide many benefits to residents’ health behaviors and body weight status, but the evidence is still relatively scattered among Chinese adults. The purpose of this study was review scientific on effects green physical activity (PA) status Methods A keyword reference search conducted in Pubmed, Web Science, MEDLINE, PsycINFO. Studies examining associations between PA, mass index (BMI) adults were included. quality included literature evaluated using National Institutes Health’s Observational Cohort Cross-Sectional Study Quality Assessment Tool. Results total 31 studies that met inclusion criteria, including 25 with a cross-sectional design, 3 longitudinal an experimental design. Street-level view accessibility found be positively associated negatively BMI. In most studies, there correlation ratio local areas addition, interventions effective increasing PA decreasing BMI contrast, further needed support association design characteristics Conclusion Preliminary suggests has positive effect However, are contradictory findings, future adopting quasi-experimental explore causal relationship relevant theoretical basis for policymakers.

Language: Английский

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Optimizing outdoor fitness equipment training for older adults: Benefits and future directions for healthy aging

Experimental Gerontology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 181, P. 112279 - 112279

Published: Aug. 22, 2023

Regular physical activity is vital for the health and disease prevention of older adults. Outdoor fitness equipment has gained popularity natural exercise spaces among middle-aged individuals. This narrative review demonstrates that these programs have potential to improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, reduce falls, while also enhancing quality life, alleviating depression anxiety, boosting self-esteem. However, our understanding hindered by limited rigorous experimental studies. Future directions include implementing standardized measurements, conducting long-term studies, addressing limitations enable better adjustment training intensity promote correct postures on machines. New, more research needed comprehensively understand psychophysiological social effects health. Additionally, suggested modifications could render machines effective safer. The primary objective enhance this type machinery encourage its use in outdoor spaces, thus aiding adults individuals achieving overall enjoying a healthy aging process.

Language: Английский

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Park proximity and older adults’ physical activity and sedentary behaviors in dense urban areas

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 95, P. 128275 - 128275

Published: March 2, 2024

Urbanization represents a significant population trend, and longer life expectancy increases the number of older people living in cities. Aging can intensify urbanization urban design challenges. Parks or public open spaces are settings within neighborhood that support to live an active lifestyle. This study examined associations between distance parks physical activity levels sedentary behavior patterns among sample 276 adults Japan. Physical were objectively measured using accelerometer devices. Park measures, including nearest second park count network-based buffers 800 m 1600m from home, calculated geographic information system (GIS) software. We found buffer participants' homes was associated with more breaks behavior. finding suggests proximity may be important increase adults. no selected characteristics activity. Our research adds evidence less-explored Asian context adults, for whom strategies lifestyle necessary promote healthy aging.

Language: Английский

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