Longitudinal Impact of a Park-Based Afterschool Healthy Weight Program on Modifiable Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Youth
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0393-9
Abstract: Community-based programs hold significant potential to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in youth. We describe here the longitudinal change in several modifiable CVD risk factors after participation in up to 3 years of Fit2Play™, a park-based… read more here.
Keywords: risk; disease; park based; cvd ... See more keywords
Did Playground Renovations Equitably Benefit Neighborhoods in Chicago?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11524-020-00472-4
Abstract: Between 2013 and 2016, the Chicago Park District renovated 327 playgrounds in need of repair across Chicago through a $44 million investment. This study evaluated whether short-term and longer-term impacts of renovations on park use… read more here.
Keywords: park use; use park; park based; income ... See more keywords
The mediating role of perceived crime in gender and built environment associations with park use and park-based physical activity among park users in high poverty neighborhoods.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105846
Abstract: Women use parks less for physical activity than men, and explanations include gendered concerns regarding personal safety and access to walking paths. This study conducted mediation analyses to examine the effects of gender and presence… read more here.
Keywords: walking path; park based; perceived crime; crime ... See more keywords
Neighborhood characteristics associated with park use and park-based physical activity among children in low-income diverse neighborhoods in New York City.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105948
Abstract: Urban parks provide spaces and facilities for children's physical activity (PA) and can be a free resource in low-income communities. This study examined whether neighborhood characteristics were associated with children's park use and park-based moderate-to-vigorous… read more here.
Keywords: low income; neighborhood characteristics; park based; park ... See more keywords
Effects of park-based interventions on health-related outcomes: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106528
Abstract: Increasing use of parks for physical activity has been proposed for improving population health, including mental health. Interventions that aim to increase park use and park-based physical activity include place-based interventions (e.g., park renovations) and… read more here.
Keywords: park based; review; based interventions; health ... See more keywords
Randomized Informational Intervention and Adult Park Use and Park-Based Physical Activity in Low-Income, Racially Diverse Urban Neighborhoods.
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DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2020-0751
Abstract: BACKGROUND Neighborhood parks are important locations to encourage and stimulate physical activity (PA) among the urban population. This study aims to evaluate the impact of an informational intervention on adult park use and PA behaviors… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; informational intervention; park based; physical activity ... See more keywords
The Effects of Park-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes Among Youth: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1177/08901171221077812
Abstract: Objective The purpose of the study is to present a comprehensive systematic review of the effects of park-based interventions on health outcomes among youth, defined as children and adolescents. Data Source Web of Science, MEDLINE,… read more here.
Keywords: health; park based; systematic review; effects park ... See more keywords
Differences in park characteristic preferences for visitation and physical activity among adolescents: A latent class analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212920
Abstract: In order to optimize environmental interventions, the current study aimed to investigate whether there are subgroups with different preferences regarding park characteristics for park visitation and park-based PA among adolescents (12–16 years). Furthermore, we examined… read more here.
Keywords: among adolescents; class; park visitation; park based ... See more keywords
Effect of a Park-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Psychological Wellbeing at the Time of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106028
Abstract: Practicing regular physical activity in green spaces has been invocated as a promising strategy for improving wellbeing in urban settings. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a structured park-based physical… read more here.
Keywords: park based; physical activity; based physical; activity ... See more keywords