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The article is peer-reviewed and published in the scientific journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Motives and Barriers Related to Physical Activity within Different Types of Built Environments: Implications for Health Promotion.
What is the study about?
The study is a review that maps motives and barriers to physical activity across four types of urban environments: walkable areas, cycling infrastructure, neighborhood parks, and sports facilities.
Main conclusions:
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Motives: Easy access, safe areas, and good facilities promote physical activity across all types of environments.
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Barriers: Lack of access, safety concerns (e.g., traffic and personal security), poor facilities, and financial factors (especially in relation to sports facilities) can hinder physical activity.
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Some motives and barriers are specific to environments. For example, cost is a barrier for sports facilities, while the need for safety is especially important for cycling infrastructure and parks.
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The results indicate that health promotion initiatives should be tailored to different urban environments to increase physical activity effectively.
Published: 2022
Authors:
Marlene Rosager Lund Pedersen, Thomas Viskum Gjelstrup Bredahl, Karsten Elmose-Østerlund and Anne Faber Hansen.
Contact:
Marlene Rosager Lund Pedersen, mrlpedersen@health.sdu.dk.
Support/funding:
Nordea-fonden and University of Southern Denmark.