Environmental and socio-demographic associates of children's active transport to school: A cross-sectional investigation from the URBAN Study Research Completed
Title
Environmental and socio-demographic associates of children's active transport to school: A cross-sectional investigation from the URBAN Study
Lead Author
Melody Oliver , Hannah M. Badland Suzanne Mavoa Karen Witten Robin A. Kearns Anne Ellaway Erica Hinckson Lisa M. Mackay Philip J. Schluter
Organisation(s)
The Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand and the Neighbourhoods and Health project
Publication Year
2014
Publisher
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Contacts
Health Council of NZ
PO Box 5541
Wellesley Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Abstract
Active transport (e.g., walking, cycling) to school (ATS) can contribute to children’s physical activity and health. The built environment is acknowledged as an important factor in understanding children’s ATS, alongside parental factors and seasonality. Inconsistencies in methodological approaches exist, and a clear understanding of factors related to ATS remains equivocal. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of associates of children’s ATS, by considering the effects of daily weather patterns and neighbourhood walk ability and neighbourhood preferences (i.e., for living in a high or low walkable neighbourhood) on this behaviour.
Keywords: age factors, children, education, environment, health, behaviour, physical activity, schools, Settings, transport
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Areas of Focus
Population Groups
Settings (location)
Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)
Topics
Sport and Recreation Types
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Added
June 5, 2014
Last Modified
June 5, 2014