Table 3.
Built environment within ¼ mile of schools (n=12) measured by neighborhood audit.
| Mean (range) | Correlation r(p) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n=12) | “Low-Positive” Perception Neighborhoods (n=6) | “High-Positive” Perception Neighborhoods (n=6) | Perception Score | Minutes in MVPA | |
| Graffiti or Broken Windowsa | 1.8 (0–4) | 2.5 (0–4) | 1.0 (0–3) | −0.21 (.002) | 0.15 (.026) |
| Abandoned Homes or Buildingsa | 1.3 (0–4) | 2.0 (0–4) | 0.5 (0–1) | −.18 (.008) | 0.14 (.035) |
| # Food Outletsb | 5.1 (0–17) | 6.8 (0–17) | 3.3 (0–9) | ns | 0.20 (.002) |
| # Fitness Facilitiesc | 4.4 (1–10) | 4.0 (1–10) | 4.8 (2–8) | 0.15 (.029) | 0.16 (.018) |
a
# segments out of 4
b
total number of fast food/other restaurants, convenience/corner stores, grocery/supermarkets,food carts, coffee shops, etc. in the 4 segments
c
total number of walking/ biking trails, basketball/ volleyball/ tennis courts, baseball/ soccer fields, playgrounds, outdoor pools, indoor fitness facilities, recreation centers, etc. in the 4 segments
Note: MVPA=Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity