Local Health Department Engagement in Community Physical Activity Policy
Local Health Department Engagement in Community Physical Activity Policy
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.033
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发表时间:
2016-01-01
影响因子:
5.5
通讯作者:
Lemon, Stephenie C.
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作者:
Goins, Karin V.;Ye, Jiali;Lemon, Stephenie C.
Introduction: This study assessed correlates of self-reported local health department (LHD) participation in community policy/advocacy activities that support physical activity.Methods: In 2014, cross-sectional data from the nationally representative 2013 National Profile of Local Health Departments study administered by the National Association of County and City Health Officials were analyzed. Outcomes were participation in policy/advocacy activities related to urban design/land use, active transportation, and access to recreational facilities. Independent variables included structural characteristics, performance improvement efforts, and collaboration. Multivariate logistic regression models were computed.Results: Representatives of 490 LHDs participated (79% response rate). Respondents reported similar participation in urban design/land use (25%); active transportation (16%); and recreational facility access (23%) policy/advocacy. LHDs with populations of Z500,000 were more likely to report urban design/land use (p = 0.004) as well as active transportation policy/advocacy participation (p = 0.007) compared with those with populations of r50,000. LHDs with a community health improvement plan were more likely to participate in urban design/land use policy/advocacy (p = 0.001). LHDs who regularly use the Community Guide were more likely to report policy/ advocacy activity on active transportation (p = 0.007) and expanding access to recreation facilities (p = 0.009). LHDs engaged in a land use partnership were more likely to report urban design/land use (p