Active living environment assessments in four rural Latino communities.
Active living environment assessments in four rural Latino communities.
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DOI：
10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.09.001
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发表时间：
2015-01-01
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2.8
通讯作者：
Thompson, Beti
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作者：
Perry, Cynthia K;Nagel, Corey;Thompson, Beti
目的：与非拉丁裔白人和城市居民相比，拉丁裔和农村居民运动较少，超重/肥胖患病率更高。本研究的目的是评估四个以拉丁裔为主的农村社区的活跃生活环境。方法：2013年9 - 11月在华盛顿中部四个以拉丁裔为主的农村社区采用农村积极生活评估（RALA）进行评估。对城镇中心、大道、社区和学校区域进行了与步行相关的特征评估。对每个城镇的体育活动设施、项目和政策进行了评估。对设施、项目和政策进行评分。数据分析采用描述性统计和逻辑回归。结果：共评估103个节段。32%的路段和44%的路段有良好的人行道和肩部。一半的街道段被评为适合步行。公园和操场随处可见；然而，其中一半被评为状况不佳。所有四个学区都提供课后体育活动计划，但只有两个学区提供晚班车选择。结论：这四个乡镇有一些支持积极生活的政策、规划和基础设施。来自RALA的信息可用于为计划和政策制定提供信息，以加强这些农村社区的身体活动。
OBJECTIVE: Latinos and rural residents are less active and have a greater prevalence of overweight/obesity compared with their non-Latino white and urban counterparts. The objective of this study was to assess the active living environment in four rural, predominantly Latino communities.METHODS: Assessments were taken using the Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) in four rural predominantly Latino communities in Central Washington from September-November 2013. Street Segment Assessments of town center, thoroughfare, neighborhood and school zones were assessed for features related to walkability. Physical activity amenities, programs and policies in each town were assessed. Scores were generated for amenities, programs and policies. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and logistic regression.RESULTS: A total of 103 segments were assessed. Sidewalks in good condition were present in 32% of segments and shoulders in 44% of segments. Half of street segments were rated as walkable. Parks and playgrounds were available; however, half of these were rated in poor condition. All four districts offered after school physical activity programming but only two had a late bus option.CONCLUSIONS: These four rural towns have some policies, programming and infrastructure in place that support active living. The information from the RALA can be used to inform program and policy development to enhance physical activity in these rural communities.