Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka
Abstract Objective Although perceived neighbourhood environment is considered a predictor of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), evidence for this is limited in South Asia. Thus, the aim was to determine the association between neighbourhood social and built environment features in carrying out L...
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| description | Abstract Objective Although perceived neighbourhood environment is considered a predictor of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), evidence for this is limited in South Asia. Thus, the aim was to determine the association between neighbourhood social and built environment features in carrying out LTPA among adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study among 1320 adults was carried out using validated questionnaires for physical activity (PA) and built environment data collection. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the associations between environment characteristics and LTPA after adjusting for gender, age, employment status, income level and sector of residence. Results A total of 21.7% of adults participated in some LTPA. The commonest type of LTPA was walking; carried out by 14.5%. Moderate and vigorous activity at leisure was carried out by 10.3% and 3.9% respectively. Perceived social acceptance for PA was positively associated with LTPA. Out of the built environment characteristics perceived infrastructure for walking, and recreational facilities for PA were negatively associated with LTPA. Self-efficacy emerged as an important positive correlate of LTPA. The participants were positively influenced by the self-efficacy and perceived social environment which should be addressed when promoting LTPA. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5f77774b68d94d65aaeb10e9e00d40b92022-12-22T04:04:44ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002021-10-011411710.1186/s13104-021-05810-6Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri LankaShreenika De Silva Weliange0Madhawa Perera1Jagath Gunatilake2Department of Community Medicine, University of ColomboDepartment of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri LankaPostgraduate Institute of Science, University of PeradeniyaAbstract Objective Although perceived neighbourhood environment is considered a predictor of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), evidence for this is limited in South Asia. Thus, the aim was to determine the association between neighbourhood social and built environment features in carrying out LTPA among adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study among 1320 adults was carried out using validated questionnaires for physical activity (PA) and built environment data collection. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the associations between environment characteristics and LTPA after adjusting for gender, age, employment status, income level and sector of residence. Results A total of 21.7% of adults participated in some LTPA. The commonest type of LTPA was walking; carried out by 14.5%. Moderate and vigorous activity at leisure was carried out by 10.3% and 3.9% respectively. Perceived social acceptance for PA was positively associated with LTPA. Out of the built environment characteristics perceived infrastructure for walking, and recreational facilities for PA were negatively associated with LTPA. Self-efficacy emerged as an important positive correlate of LTPA. The participants were positively influenced by the self-efficacy and perceived social environment which should be addressed when promoting LTPA.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05810-6Leisure time physical activitySocial environmentBuilt environmentSelf-efficacy |
| spellingShingle | Shreenika De Silva Weliange Madhawa Perera Jagath Gunatilake Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka BMC Research Notes Leisure time physical activity Social environment Built environment Self-efficacy |
| title | Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka |
| title_full | Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka |
| title_fullStr | Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka |
| title_short | Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka |
| title_sort | perceived social and built environment associations of leisure time physical activity among adults in sri lanka |
| topic | Leisure time physical activity Social environment Built environment Self-efficacy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05810-6 |
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