@article{ref1,
title="Perceived individual, social, and environmental factors for physical activity and walking",
journal="Journal of physical activity and health",
year="2007",
author="Granner, Michelle L. and Sharpe, Patricia A. and Hutto, Brent and Wilcox, Sara and Addy, Cheryl L.",
volume="4",
number="3",
pages="278-293",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-3080",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}