Table 2.
Multivariate associations of neighborhood environment factors with engaging in any neighborhood outdoor MVPA among Latinas (N = 422 days, n = 86 women). Fe en Acción, 2011-2013, San Diego, CA.
Neighborhood characteristic | Odds ratio b | 95% CI | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Initial model without interactions | |||
Built environment | |||
Has access to recreational facilities in the neighborhood | 0.43 | 0.08, 2.20 | 0.31 |
Aesthetics a | 0.83 | 0.48, 1.43 | 0.50 |
Sidewalk maintenance a | 1.15 | 0.65, 2.02 | 0.63 |
Social environment | |||
Safety from traffic a | 0.99 | 0.52, 1.89 | 0.98 |
Safety from crime a | 0.83 | 0.45, 1.53 | 0.54 |
Neighborhood social cohesion a | 1.66 | 0.96, 2.88 | 0.07 |
Model with significant interactions | |||
Built environment | |||
Has access to recreational facilities in the neighborhood |
0.35 | 0.06, 1.92 | 0.23 |
Aesthetics a | 0.85 | 0.49, 1.47 | 0.55 |
Sidewalk maintenance a | 1.30 | 0.75, 2.27 | 0.35 |
Social environment | |||
Safety from traffic a | 0.99 | 0.52, 1.91 | 0.99 |
Safety from crime a | 0.75 | 0.40, 1.39 | 0.36 |
Neighborhood social cohesion a | 2.22 | 1.19, 4.16 | 0.01 |
Sidewalk maintenance x safety from crime | 0.53 | 0.28, 1.00 | 0.05 |
Neighborhood aesthetics x neighborhood social cohesion | 2.04 | 1.07, 3.86 | 0.03 |
MVPA = moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
Variable is standardized to have a mean = 0 and standard deviation = 1.
Generalized linear mixed effects models with binary distribution, accounting for participant clustering effects. Model is adjusted for participant age, church site, vehicle access, and employment status.