Perceptions of the built environment in relation to physical activity in Portuguese adolescents

MP Santos; AS Page; AR Cooper; JC Ribeiro; J Mota

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.08.006

Perceptions of the built environment in relation to physical activity in Portuguese adolescents

MP Santos, AS Page, AR Cooper, JC Ribeiro, J Mota

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In this study, we investigated the association between perceptions of the built environment and physical activity among Portuguese boys and girls. Participants were 1124 adolescents (592 girls and 532 boys) 12- to 18-years-old. Physical activity and perceptions of environmental characteristics were assessed by self-report questionnaires. Significantly more girls (p

Translated title of the contribution	Perceptions of the built environment in relation to physical activity in Portuguese adolescents
Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	548 - 552
Number of pages	5
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	15: 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.08.006
Publication status	Published - Jun 2009

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