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. 2016 Oct 19;4:551–557. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.10.006

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.

a

Variable is standardized to have a mean = 0 and standard deviation = 1.

b

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.