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. 2019 Dec 4;16(24):4900. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16244900

Table A2.

Comparison between the results of the research and the values at national level.

Level Built Environment Elements Associated with Physical Activity and Health Outcomes
Direct Effect Indirect Effect
Positive Negative Mediator Main Effect
This study (Physical activity) land use mix, connectivity, accessibility, density, aesthetic and safety neighborhood quality, aesthetics and safety (SoC) density connectivity (BMI) slope Social environment Aesthetic and safety on physical activity, perceived connectivity, accessibility, aesthetic, sidewalk, and safety on SoC
Other Chinese cities Land use mix [9], accessibility [10], neighborhood quality [6], design features and safety [53] (Physical activity) density, ingle function, adjacent main road [9]
Western countries Land use mix, density, connectivity, accessibility pedestrian infrastructure, parks/squares [12,13,14,15], coasts/hills/sceneries, well-maintained neighborhoods, aesthetics and safety [54] (Physical activity) city sprawl, unpleasant vistas, ill-maintained roads and facilities, dirty environment, garbage, broken glass [54]. Perceived number of parks Parks on physical activity [19]
Gender and safety Intersections and land use mix on physical activity [19]
Gender and education Safety on physical activity [21]