Association between perceived environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in Recife, Brazil

• Published in: Journal of physical activity & health Vol. 7 Suppl 2; p. S213
• Main Authors: Hallal, Pedro C, Reis, Rodrigo S, Parra, Diana C, Hoehner, Christine, Brownson, Ross C, Simões, Eduardo J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2010
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Brazil; Crime; Cross-Sectional Studies; Environment Design; Female; Humans; Leisure Activities; Male; Middle Aged; Motor Activity; Perception; Public Facilities; Residence Characteristics; Safety; Transportation - methods; Urban Health; Walking; Young Adult; Brazil

To evaluate the association between perceived environmental factors and leisure-time and transport-related physical activity. A random-digit-dialing telephone cross-sectional survey in Recife, Brazil, was conducted among individuals aged 16 years or older (n = 2046). Leisure-time and transport-relat...