A Multisite Study of Environmental Correlates of Active Commuting to School in Mexican Children

Jáuregui, Alejandra; Soltero, Erica G.; Santos-Luna, René; Hernández-Barrera, Lucía; Barquera, Sı́món; Jáuregui, Edtna; Lévesque, Lucie; López-Taylor, Juan; Hernández, Luis Ortíz; Lee, Rebecca

doi:10.1123/jpah.2014-0483

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“…Even though to the best of our knowledge no previous research has examined the association between urbanicity and physical activity in Mexico. Evidence in Mexico suggests that high residential density and street connectivity (measured as intersection density or few cul de sacs) represent a barrier 21,22 for physical activity and that the combination of mixed land use with residential density is negatively associated with all physical activities . The aim of this study is to measure urbanicity in Mexico and assess its associations with physical activity (walking time, MPA and VPA) and sitting time.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Associations Between Urbanicity and Physical Activity and Sitting Time in Mexico

Hermosillo-Gallardo¹,

Jago²,

Sebire³

2017

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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The Associations Between Urbanicity and Physical Activity and Sitting Time in Mexico

Hermosillo-Gallardo¹,

Jago²,

Sebire³

2017

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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“…Such findings have important implications for simplifying future school neighbourhood audits and potentially reducing the time spent auditing schools by half (when compared to auditing both sides of each street segment, as in the present study). Furthermore, these findings contribute to discussions on appropriate street sampling protocols to represent the built environment e.g., [31,36,37,39].…”

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confidence: 79%

“…(1) Researchers using MAPS Global-SN or MAPS Global to audit a neighbourhood environment should consider an audit protocol that is proportional to the time and resources available to the research team e.g., [35,36,39]. (2) Researchers should consider using measures of traffic speed and traffic volume as a part of school neighbourhood assessment.…”

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“…(4) The modified MAPS Global-SN tool and protocol has been used to explore associations between the micro-scale SN-BE and ATS in adolescents, in a New Zealand context [17]. Researchers should continue this work across a range of geographic settings to establish a connection between the micro-scale and macro-scale SN-BE and ATS in adolescents, extending the vast literature available in children e.g., [35][36][37]. In addition, future research could explore associations between MAPS Global-SN and adolescents' physical activity behaviours during the trip to/from school, using methods such as questionnaires and/or accelerometry.…”

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“…Environmental audit tools, for example, MAPS Global [32], PEDS [33] and SPACES [34], have typically been conducted in-person by physically navigating neighbourhood streets. However, considerable content heterogeneity exists between audit tools [31], as well as in protocols defining street sampling methods and neighbourhood boundaries for assessing the SN-BE e.g., [35][36][37].…”

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School Neighbourhood Built Environment Assessment for Adolescents’ Active Transport to School: Modification of an Environmental Audit Tool and Protocol (MAPS Global-SN)

Pocock

Moore

Molina‐García

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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School neighbourhood built environments (SN-BE) can influence adolescents’ active transport to school habits. Typically, SN-BE assessment has involved micro-scale (i.e., environmental audits) or macro-scale (Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) assessment tools. However, existing environmental audits are time/resource-intensive and not specific to school neighbourhoods, while GIS databases are not generally purposed to include micro-scale data. This study evaluated the inter-rater reliability and feasibility of using a modified audit tool and protocol (Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes Global–School Neighbourhood (MAPS Global-SN)) to assess the SN-BE of twelve secondary schools in Dunedin, New Zealand. Correlations between MAPS Global-SN and GIS measures of the SN-BE were also examined. Specifically, MAPS Global-SN audit and GIS spatial analysis (intersection density, residential density, land use mix, walkability) was conducted within a 0.5 km street-network buffer-zone around all twelve schools. Based on investigator and expert consultation, MAPS Global-SN included eight modifications to both auditing processes and items. Inter-rater reliability data was collected from two independent auditors across two schools. The feasibility of a condensed audit protocol (auditing one side of each street segment in the neighbourhood, compared to both sides) was also assessed. Results indicated the modified MAPS Global-SN tool had good to excellent inter-rater reliability and the condensed MAPS Global-SN audit protocol appeared to sufficiently represent the micro-scale SN-BE. Results also highlighted the complementary nature of micro- and macro-scale assessments. Further recommendations for SN-BE assessment are discussed.

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Built environment and active transportation to school in the west: latest evidence and research methods

Galán,

Ruiz-Apilánez,

Macdonald

2024

Discov Cities

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This literature review identifies, analyses, and discusses research methods and findings regarding environmental correlates of active transportation to school (ATS) in the Western world. It reviews 41 research articles studying 5-to-18-year-old school trip choices published since 2010 until 2020. The identified publications focus on two topics. First, the urban environment around the schools and the students’ homes, and the route between them. And second, personal and external factors affecting mode choice, that are related to the built environment. Main findings and academic gaps include: (1) a growing interest on the topic outside North America, especially in Europe; (2) a methodological shift on how to measure distances between homes and schools, and buffer areas around them, moving from straight line distances to those measured along the street network; (3) a lack of consensus about buffer sizes and threshold distances, which may depend on cultural factors; and (4) differences in methodologies: area definition and characteristics and route characteristics. Finally, there is an overview and discussion about the effect of individual and external factors on the use of active modes in children. Parents’ attitudes and perceptions of the built environment were found very relevant, so as their concerns about traffic safety. The influence and extent of school programs to promote ATS or traffic calming solutions require not only the participation of the centre of studies, but also the engagement of the families and the community. The conclusion includes suggestions for future academic research, like the need for interdisciplinary teams and the observation of walkability aspects of infrastructure.

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A Multisite Study of Environmental Correlates of Active Commuting to School in Mexican Children

Cited by 18 publications

References 21 publications

The Associations Between Urbanicity and Physical Activity and Sitting Time in Mexico

The Associations Between Urbanicity and Physical Activity and Sitting Time in Mexico

School Neighbourhood Built Environment Assessment for Adolescents’ Active Transport to School: Modification of an Environmental Audit Tool and Protocol (MAPS Global-SN)

Built environment and active transportation to school in the west: latest evidence and research methods

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