Neighborhood Built Environment Impacts Park Use of Diverse, Low-Income Mothers With Their Children.

Authors :: Mullenbach LE
Larson LR
Floyd MF
Marquet O
Huang JH
Alberico C
Hipp JA
Source :: Journal of healthy eating and active living [J Healthy Eat Act Living] 2021 Sep 01; Vol. 1 (3), pp. 108-120. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 01 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Built environment features, including parks, often exacerbate health disparities. We examined built environment perceptions and park use among a population at high risk for negative physical health outcomes: racially diverse, low-income mothers across the United States. Perceived safety from crime and living near a park were associated with more frequent park use for mothers with their children, and neighborhood walkability was linked to longer park visits. However, only 40% of mothers lived within a 10-minute walk of a park, and overall perceptions of walkability and safety from crime were low. To enhance physical activity and health of low-income mothers with their children, investments are needed to close disparities in park access and improve neighborhood safety.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement: We have no conflicts of interest to disclose.<br /> (© JHEAL, 2021.)

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