Walkability around the worksite and self-reported and accelerometer-measured physical activity among adults

Alison Cantley; Jane C. Hurley; Michael Todd; Mindy McEntee; Punam Ohri-Vachaspati; Marc A. Adams

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103143

Walkability around the worksite and self-reported and accelerometer-measured physical activity among adults

Alison Cantley, Jane C. Hurley, Michael Todd, Mindy McEntee, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Marc A. Adams

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between GIS-measured worksite and home neighborhood walkability and several measures of physical activity (PA) in employed adults. Results revealed no significant correlation between worksite walkability and PA outcomes, contradicting the hypothesis of increased PA with improved walkability. However, for women and households without young children, a positive association was observed between worksite walkability and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Additionally, home neighborhood walkability was linked to self-reported walking. The study highlights the need for further research into social and environmental factors at worksites impacting PA, and examination of PA behaviors in the context of increased remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	103143
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	85
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103143
State	Published - Jan 2024

Keywords

Active transportation
Built environment
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
Physical activity
Walkability
Worksite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Sociology and Political Science
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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