Objective measurement of children's physical activity geographies: A systematic search and scoping review

Melody Smith; Jianqiang Cui; Erika Ikeda; Suzanne Mavoa; Kamyar Hasanzadeh; Jinfeng Zhao; Tiina E. Rinne; Niamh Donnellan; Marketta Kyttä

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102489

Objective measurement of children's physical activity geographies: A systematic search and scoping review

Melody Smith, Jianqiang Cui, Erika Ikeda, Suzanne Mavoa, Kamyar Hasanzadeh, Jinfeng Zhao, Tiina E. Rinne, Niamh Donnellan, Marketta Kyttä

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Abstract

This study aimed to systematically identify, map out, and describe geographical information systems (GIS)-based approaches that have been employed to measure children's neighborhood geographies for physical activity behaviors. Forty studies were included, most were conducted in the USA. Heterogeneity in GIS methods and measures was found. The majority of studies estimated children's environments using Euclidean or network buffers ranging from 100 m to 5 km. No singular approach to measuring children's physical activity geographies was identified as optimal. Geographic diversity in studies as well as increased use of measures of actual neighborhood exposure are needed. Improved consistency and transparency in reporting research methods is urgently required.

Original language	English
Article number	102489
Number of pages	17
Journal	Health & Place
Volume	67
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102489
Publication status	Published - Jan 2021
MoE publication type	A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review

Keywords

geographic information systems
youth
activity space
neighborhood environment
health geography
adolescent
children's geographies

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