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Gálvez-Fernández P, Chillón P, Aranda-Balboa MJ, Herrador-Colmenero M. Preliminary Results of a Bicycle Training Course on Adults' Environmental Perceptions and Their Mode of Commuting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063448. [PMID: 35329138 PMCID: PMC8955713 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
This study was designed to analyze the effects of a bicycle training course on both adults’ environmental perceptions and their mode of commuting. Four bicycle training courses for adults were conducted in Granada, Spain in April 2015 and May 2016. The course program was focused on developing practical skills and attitudes on road. From the initial 65 adults who started the course, only 35 adults met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Participants completed twice (i.e., before and after the course) a questionnaire about their perceptions of the environment, usual mode of commuting to daily destinations, and sociodemographic characteristics. After finishing the initial questionnaire, the participants completed a bicycle training course based on the methodology “Bikeability” with a duration of 6 h. The results suggest that participants improved their safety perception in relation to the level of crime in the participants’ neighborhood after the bicycle training course. Cycling training courses should last longer in order to produce changes in the mode of commuting and in the environmental perceptions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patricia Gálvez-Fernández
- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (P.G.-F.); (M.J.A.-B.); (M.H.-C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (P.G.-F.); (M.J.A.-B.); (M.H.-C.)
- Correspondence:
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (P.G.-F.); (M.J.A.-B.); (M.H.-C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (P.G.-F.); (M.J.A.-B.); (M.H.-C.)
- La Inmaculada Teacher Training Centre, University of Granada, 18013 Granada, Spain
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Dawkins NP, Yates T, Soczawa-Stronczyk AA, Bocian M, Edwardson CL, Maylor B, Davies MJ, Khunti K, Rowlands AV. Normative wrist-worn accelerometer values for self-paced walking and running: a walk in the park. J Sports Sci 2021; 40:81-88. [PMID: 34544319 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1976491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study aimed to a) determine whether wrist acceleration varies by accelerometer brand, wear location, and age for self-paced "slow", "normal" and "brisk" walking; b) develop normative acceleration values for self-paced walking and running for adults. One-hundred-and-three adults (40-79 years) completed self-paced "slow", "normal" and "brisk" walks, while wearing three accelerometers (GENEActiv, Axivity, ActiGraph) on each wrist. A sub-sample (n = 22) completed a self-paced run. Generalized estimating equations established differences by accelerometer brand, wrist, and age-group (walking only, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 years) for self-paced walking and running. Brand*wrist interactions showed ActiGraph dominant wrist values were ~10% lower than GENEActiv/Axivity values for walking and running, and non-dominant ActiGraph values were ~5% lower for running only (p < 0.001). Acceleration during brisk walking was lower in those aged 70-79 (p < 0.05). Normative acceleration values (non-dominant wrist, all brands; dominant wrist GENEActiv/Axivity) for slow and normal walking were 140 mg and 210 mg. Brisk walking, values were 350 mg in those aged 40-69 years, but 270 mg in those aged 70-79 years. Accelerations >600 mg approximated running. These values facilitate user-friendly interpretation of accelerometer-determined physical activity in large cohort and epidemiological datasets.
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- Nathan P Dawkins
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- School of Engineering, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Biomechanics and Immersive Technology Laboratory, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Department of Bridges and Railways, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester General Hospital, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, UK.,Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (Arena), Sansom Institute for Health Research, Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Raza A, Pulakka A, Magnusson Hanson LL, Westerlund H, Halonen JI. Commuting distance and behavior-related health: A longitudinal study. Prev Med 2021; 150:106665. [PMID: 34081935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Health benefits of active commuting and short commuting time are well-documented; however, limited evidence exists on the effects of commuting distance. We examined longitudinal associations between commuting distance and behavior-related health. Participants were from four survey waves of the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018). Analytical sample included 11,023 individuals and 21,769 observations. Random effects method used binomial logistic regression with generalized estimating equations. The outcomes were self-reported physical inactivity, overweight, smoking, problem drinking, and disturbed sleep. Models were adjusted for age, sex, occupational position, civil status, chronic disease, work strain, number of children under 12, and home/workplace neighborhood socioeconomic status. Using continuous measure, long commuting distance was associated with a higher odds of physical inactivity (OR 1.06; 95% CI, 1.04-1.09 per doubling of distance), overweight (OR 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.04), and disturbed sleep (OR 1.03; 95% CI, 1.00-1.05) in fully adjusted models. Using categorized measure, individuals who commuted longer distance had a higher odds of physical inactivity compared to those with the shortest commute (3.1 km - <7.9 km vs. <3.1 km: OR 1.15; 95% CI, 1.04-1.28 and 7.9 km - <20 km vs. <3.1 km: OR 1.18; 95% CI, 1.06-1.32, fully adjusted model). Such dose-response associations were not observed for overweight or disturbed sleep. Our results suggest short commuting distance may be beneficial for behavior-related health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Auriba Raza
- Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health Solutions, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271 Helsinki, Finland
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- Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, P.O. Box 30, FI-00271, Helsinki, Finland.
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Lin CY, Koohsari MJ, Liao Y, Ishii K, Shibata A, Nakaya T, McCormack GR, Hadgraft N, Owen N, Oka K. Workplace neighbourhood built environment and workers' physically-active and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review of observational studies. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2020; 17:148. [PMID: 33218343 PMCID: PMC7678125 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-01055-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Many desk-based workers can spend more than half of their working hours sitting, with low levels of physical activity. Workplace neighbourhood built environment may influence workers’ physical activities and sedentary behaviours on workdays. We reviewed and synthesised evidence from observational studies on associations of workplace neighbourhood attributes with domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviour and suggested research priorities for improving the quality of future relevant studies. Methods Published studies were obtained from nine databases (PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, Transport Research International Documentation, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Embase, and CINAHL) and crosschecked by Google Scholar. Observational studies with quantitative analyses estimating associations between workplace neighbourhood built environment attributes and workers’ physical activity or sedentary behaviour were included. Studies were restricted to those published in English language peer-reviewed journals from 2000 to 2019. Results A total of 55 studies and 455 instances of estimated associations were included. Most instances of potential associations of workplace neighbourhood built environment attributes with total or domain-specific (occupational, transport, and recreational) physical activity were non-significant. However, destination-related attributes (i.e., longer distances from workplace to home and access to car parking) were positively associated with transport-related sedentary behaviour (i.e., car driving). Conclusions The findings reinforce the case for urban design policies on designing mixed-use neighbourhoods where there are opportunities to live closer to workplaces and have access to a higher density of shops, services, and recreational facilities. Studies strengthening correspondence between the neighbourhood built environment attributes and behaviours are needed to identify and clarify potential relationships. Protocol registration The protocol of this systematic review was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 2 December 2019 (registration number: CRD42019137341). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12966-020-01055-x.
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- Chien-Yu Lin
- Graduate School of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-1192, Japan.
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,Behavioural Epidemiology Laboratory, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.,Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.,Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Behavioural Epidemiology Laboratory, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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Aranda-Balboa MJ, Fernández M, Villa-González E, Murillo-Pardo B, Segura-Díaz JM, Saucedo-Araujo RG, Barranco-Ruiz Y, Herrador-Colmenero M, Huertas-Delgado FJ, Chillón P. Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17228584. [PMID: 33227970 PMCID: PMC7699192 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The purposes of this study were: (a) to describe the patterns of modes of commuting to school (children) and to work (parents) separated by gender and age, (b) to validate the questions on children’s mode of commuting to and from school according to their parents, and (c) to analyse the reliability of a family questionnaire focused on commuting to school behaviours. A total of 611 parents (mean age: 43.28 ± 6.25 years old) from Granada (Spain) completed “Family commuting-to-school behaviour” questionnaire in two sessions separated by 14 days, (2016 and 2018). The validation between family and children’s questions was assessed using the Kappa and Spearman correlation coefficients, and the test–retest reliability within the family questions was assessed using the Kappa and the weighted Kappa. The children’s modes of commuting to school (mean age: 11.44 ± 2.77 years old) were mainly passive (57.7% to school) while parents’ modes of commuting to work were mainly active (71.6%). The validity of the mode of commuting was significant with high Kappa and Spearman coefficients. The test–retest reliability presented a good agreement for the mode of commuting to school in children, distance and time to school, and the mode of commuting to work in parents, while the questions on acceptable distance to walk or cycle to school showed a moderate to good agreement. The “Family commuting-to-school behaviour” questionnaire could be a useful tool to assess the mode of commuting of children, distance and time to school for researchers and practitioners.
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Affiliation(s)
- María Jesús Aranda-Balboa
- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-622845637
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 52005 Melilla, Spain; (E.V.-G.); (Y.B.-R.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 52005 Melilla, Spain; (E.V.-G.); (Y.B.-R.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
- “La Inmaculada” Teacher Training Centre, University of Granada, 18013 Granada, Spain;
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (M.F.); (J.M.S.-D.); (R.G.S.-A.); (M.H.-C.); (P.C.)
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