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Perceived Built Environment Characteristics Associated With Walking and Cycling Across 355 Communities in 21 Countries Publisher



Boakye K1 ; Bovbjerg M2 ; Branscum A2 ; Matnasir N3 ; Bahonar A4 ; Barbarash O5 ; Yusuf R6 ; Lopezjaramillo P7 ; Seron P8 ; Rosengren A9, 10 ; Yeates K11 ; Chifamba J12 ; Alhabib KF13 ; Davletov K14 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Boakye K1
  2. Bovbjerg M2
  3. Branscum A2
  4. Matnasir N3
  5. Bahonar A4
  6. Barbarash O5
  7. Yusuf R6
  8. Lopezjaramillo P7
  9. Seron P8
  10. Rosengren A9, 10
  11. Yeates K11
  12. Chifamba J12
  13. Alhabib KF13
  14. Davletov K14
  15. Keskinler MV15
  16. Diaz M16
  17. Kruger L17
  18. Li Y18
  19. Zhiguang L19
  20. Tse LA20
  21. Wielgosz A21
  22. Teo K22
  23. Erkin M23
  24. Rangarajan S22
  25. Lear S24
  26. Yusuf S22
  27. Hystad P2

Source: Cities Published:2023


Abstract

Research examining built environment (BE) characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors has been conducted primarily in high-income countries and conclusions cannot be applied directly to low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated perceived BE characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors across 355 urban communities in 21 low-, middle-, and high- income countries using individual data for 39,908 adults in the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study. The 1-week long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure walking/cycling behaviors. Perceived BE characteristics were measured using the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale. Mixed effects logistic regression models examined associations between BE measures and walking for transport (≥150 min/wk), walking for leisure (≥150 min/wk), and any cycling for transport, controlling for individual, household, and community factors. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and street connectivity were associated with higher odds of walking for transport. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, safety from traffic and safety from crime were associated with higher odds of walking for leisure. Land-use mix diversity, land-use mix access, and aesthetics were associated with higher odds of cycling. Differences in associations were observed by country-income status. Our findings can help guide policy makers globally to implement BE design to encourage walking and cycling behaviors. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
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