Culture, Identity, and Walkability: Determining Patterns of Walking Behavior in a High-risk Population ( breakout presentation )

Goopy, Suzanne; Chapman, Jonathan; Kassan, Anusha; McCormack, Gavin R.; O’Brien, Mary Grantham; Silversides, Halley; Chowdhury, Tanvir Turin

doi:10.1016/j.jth.2017.11.035

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“…In the context of Mashhad, several factors may contribute to this lack of correlation. Inadequate active transportation infrastructure, poor public transportation quality, and personal preference for personal autos over public transportation may have contributed to the lack of a link between the built environment and chronic diseases ( 66 , 67 ). Additionally, the study focused on neighborhood facilities, assuming individuals used them, which may not always be the case.…”

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Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad: PLS-SEM model

Irankhah,

Asadimehr,

Kiani

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundChronic diseases remain a significant contributor to both mortality and disability in our modern world. Physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet are recognized as significant behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases, which can be influenced by the built environment and socio-economic status (SES). This study aims to investigate the relationship between the built environment, SES, and lifestyle factors with chronic diseases.MethodsThe current study was conducted in Mashhad’s Persian cohort, which included employees from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS). In the study, 5,357 participants from the cohort were included. To assess the state of the built environment in Mashhad, a Geographic Information System (GIS) map was created for the city and participants in the Persian Mashhad study. Food intake and physical exercise were used to assess lifestyle. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to assess food intake. To assess food intake, the diet quality index was computed. To assess the link between variables, the structural model was created in accordance with the study’s objectives, and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized.ResultsThe chronic diseases were positively associated with male sex (p < 0.001), married (p < 0.001), and higher age (p < 0.001). The chronic diseases were negatively associated with larger family size (p < 0.05), higher SES (p < 0.001), and higher diet quality index (DQI) (p < 0.001). No significant relationship was found between chronic disease and physical activity.ConclusionFood intake and socioeconomic status have a direct impact on the prevalence of chronic diseases. It seems that in order to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing economic access, reducing the class gap and increasing literacy and awareness should be emphasized, and in the next step, emphasis should be placed on the built environment.

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Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad: PLS-SEM model

Irankhah,

Asadimehr,

Kiani

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…Cultural and gender differences are other factors that could affect the use of sidewalks. People tend to use cars and vehicles in some urban areas, and in some cultures, gender inequality prevents women from being physically active (Goopy et al, 2017;Adlakha and Parra, 2020). The weather, beauty and safety of the neighborhood could be limiting or encouraging factors for people to walk and use sidewalks.…”

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The relationship between sidewalk access and weight-related outcomes: a systematic review

Irankhah,

Asadimehr,

Ranjbar

et al. 2024

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Purpose To effectively combat the increasing rates of obesity, it is crucial to explore how environmental factors like sidewalk access impact weight-related outcomes. This study aimed to systematically examine the association between sidewalk accessibility and weight-related outcomes. Design/methodology/approach Databases were searched by keywords for relevant articles, which were published before March 3, 2024, to report the role of neighborhood sidewalk access on weight-related outcomes. The main findings of the selected articles were extracted from eligible studies by two independent reviewers. Findings A total of 20 out of 33 studies indicated a significant negative relationship between access to sidewalks and weight-related outcomes. Three studies demonstrated an indirect relationship between access to sidewalks and weight-related outcomes by greater access to physical environments. In addition, five studies reported no clear relationship, and three studies reported a significantly positive relationship between access to sidewalks and weight-related outcomes. Practical implications In general, people who live in urban areas with better sidewalk access benefit from better weight-related outcomes. Adults showed this correlation more prominently than adolescents and children. Therefore, sidewalks that have a positive effect on physical activity levels could be considered as a preventive measure against obesity. Originality/value One of the weight-related outcomes is obesity. Every community faces numerous challenges due to obesity, which adversely affects the quality of life and health. Environmental factors such as access to sidewalks could be associated with body weight due to lifestyle influences.

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Culture, Identity, and Walkability: Determining Patterns of Walking Behavior in a High-risk Population ( breakout presentation )

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Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad: PLS-SEM model

Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad: PLS-SEM model

The relationship between sidewalk access and weight-related outcomes: a systematic review

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