Environmental perceptions and its associations with physical fitness and body composition in adolescents: longitudinal results from the LabMed Physical Activity Study

Oliveira, André; Lopes, Luís; Abreu, Sandra; Moreira, Carla; Agostinis‐Sobrinho, César; Oliveira-Santos, José; Mota, Jorge; Santos, Rute

doi:10.1515/ijamh-2017-0205

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“…One study reported that the presence of bike lanes was associated with a lower BMI and waist circumference in girls; the availability of bike lanes was associated with a higher BMI and waist circumference in boys 43 . The study also showed that perceptions of distant facilities at baseline were associated with lower fitness at follow‐up in boys.…”

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Access to bike lanes and childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Summary The lack of bike lane access has been a proven risk factor for childhood obesity due to its role in discouraging healthy lifestyles. However, there has not been a systematic review of this important association in the existing literature. This study aims to fill this gap. A literature search was conducted in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies published from 1 January 2019 onwards that examined the association between bike lane access and weight‐related behaviours and outcomes among children aged <18 years. A total of 21 studies were included in this systematic review. Among them, most of the studies showed that bike lane access was significantly associated with children and adolescents' physical activity (PA), whereas only two studies showed a negative association. Meta‐analysis also supported these findings and showed that bike lane access was significantly associated with children and adolescents' PA (odds ratio [OR] = 1.57, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.37–1.81). Additionally, we reviewed how bike lane characteristics and microenvironment variables such as children and adolescents' choice of bicycle travel mode, the degree of separation of cycle path, cycle path unevenness, and street maintenance were associated with adolescents' preferences and intention to cycle. This systematic review and meta‐analysis strongly suggests that bike lane access is associated with children and adolescents' PA. Nonetheless, it was difficult to draw a conclusion on the association between bike lane access and weight‐related outcomes.

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Access to bike lanes and childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…Many of the reviewed studies noted the critical role perceived safety and security plays in girls' connection between nature and PA. Studies indicated that perceptions of park safety and park accessibility are important predictors of engaging in park-based PA among adolescent girls (Babey et al, 2015;Humbert et al, 2008;Ries et al, 2008). Researchers also noted that road safety and accessibility issues, such as inadequate crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes, were associated with avoidance of parks, facilities, open spaces, and active transportation (Boone-Heinonen et al, 2010;Carver et al, 2012;Dias et al, 2019;Humbert et al, 2008;Oliveira et al, 2020;Rothe et al, 2010;Schultz et al, 2017). In addition, researchers suggested that parents' perception of neighbourhood safety, such as low traffic and crime rate, increases the likelihood of girls' outdoor PA (Oliveira et al, 2020;Perez et al, 2017).…”

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“…Researchers also noted that road safety and accessibility issues, such as inadequate crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes, were associated with avoidance of parks, facilities, open spaces, and active transportation (Boone-Heinonen et al, 2010;Carver et al, 2012;Dias et al, 2019;Humbert et al, 2008;Oliveira et al, 2020;Rothe et al, 2010;Schultz et al, 2017). In addition, researchers suggested that parents' perception of neighbourhood safety, such as low traffic and crime rate, increases the likelihood of girls' outdoor PA (Oliveira et al, 2020;Perez et al, 2017).…”

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“…Reviewed studies identified specific factors such as proximity, characteristics of facilities, and environmental aesthetics as influencing girls' connection between nature and PA. For example, several studies indicated that neighbourhoods with access to parks were associated with increased PA in girls, as they have more options close by (Babey et al, 2015;Humbert et al, 2008;Mitra et al, 2020;Oliveira et al, 2020;Schultz et al, 2017). Other studies found that built environments consisting of multiple facilities, such as PA clubs, courts, playgrounds, swimming pools, open fields, trails, and tracks, result in a higher percentage of adolescent girls participating in PA (Cohen et al, 2017;Dunton et al, 2010;Floyd et al, 2011;Hunter et al, 2016;Kaczynski et al, 2011;Ries et al, 2008;Sarmiento et al, 2017;Van Hecke et al, 2018).…”

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Understanding the Relationship Between Nature and Physical Activity in Older Adolescent Girls: A Scoping Review

Macdonald

Stone

Spencer

2022

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Adolescent girls are subjected to gender norms and stereotypes regarding their health and well-being. Research has indicated that women and girls are exposed to unrealistic and unattainable body ideals that affect their relationship with physical activity (PA). In addition, despite suggestions that nature is important for health and well-being, women and girls experience barriers in accessing and connecting with nature due to gender expectations and stereotypes. The purpose of this review is to determine what is known from the existing literature about older adolescent girls’ relationship with nature and PA. This scoping review follows the framework of Arksey and O’Malley. In total, 39 studies were reviewed, and their characteristics were summarized quantitatively and qualitatively. Five themes were identified: (a) Active transportation provides an opportunity for girls to connect PA with nature, (b) Adolescent girls’ navigation of gender norms and barriers while connecting with PA and nature, (c) Perceived safety influences adolescent girls’ relationship with PA and nature, (d) Infrastructure and aesthetics can impact adolescent girls’ connection between PA and nature, and (e) The relationship between PA and nature intersects with girls’ mental well-being. Gaps in the literature are identified and discussed. It is concluded that older adolescent girls’ relationship with nature and PA is influenced by gender norms and perceptions of aspects of their environment, such as safety and aesthetics.

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“…Thus, gender differences should be considered, especially when the results of research reports are inconsistent between men and women. 10 To summary, the authors should be applauded for addressing an interesting topic. However, we consider that this conclusion needs careful discussion and further validation.…”

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Comment on “Access to bike lanes and childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis”

Zhao

Tang

2022

Obesity Reviews

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We read the recently published article by Pan et al. 1 with great interest. This trial reviewed the effect of bike lanes access on childhood obesity and indicated that bike lane access was significantly associated with children and adolescents' physical activities (PAs). However, we feel that some issues need to be clarified and improved.First, although this study included 21 papers in the systematic review, only three trials were enrolled in the meta-analysis. In addition, as a timely study, we noticed that the included studies were published 10 years ago. Limited by the sample size and timeliness of

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Environmental perceptions and its associations with physical fitness and body composition in adolescents: longitudinal results from the LabMed Physical Activity Study

Cited by 4 publications

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Access to bike lanes and childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Access to bike lanes and childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Understanding the Relationship Between Nature and Physical Activity in Older Adolescent Girls: A Scoping Review

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