Citation

Granner ML, Sharpe PA, Hutto B, Wilcox S, Addy CL. J. Phys. Act. Health 2007; 4(3): 278-293.

Affiliation

School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Human Kinetics Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17846457

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored associations of individual, social, and environmental factors with physical activity and walking behavior. METHODS: A random-digit-dial questionnaire, which included selected individual, social, and environmental variables, was administered to 2025 adults, age 18 y and older, in two adjacent counties in a southeastern state. Logistic regressions were conducted adjusting for age, race, sex, education, and employment. RESULTS: In multivariate models, somewhat different variables were associated with physical activity versus regular walking. Self-efficacy (OR = 19.19), having an exercise partner (OR = 1.47), recreation facilities (OR = 1.54), and safety of trails from crime (OR = 0.72) were associated with physical activity level; while self-efficacy (OR = 4.22), known walking routes (OR = 1.54), recreation facilities (OR = 1.57-1.59), and safety of trails from crime (OR = 0.69) were associated with regular walking behavior. CONCLUSIONS: Physical activity and walking behaviors were associated with similar variables in this study.

Language: en