Judy J Su, Lynn K Paul, Mark Graves, Jasmine M Turner, Warren S Brown
Verbal problem-solving in agenesis of the corpus callosum: Analysis using semantic similarity
Neuropsychology
parks important component neighborhood environment presence believed support higher levels physical activity among residents present study examined park use frequency among sample 534 lowincome parents preschool aged children associations child parent physical activity neighborhood characteristics physical characteristics block immediately surrounding home examined data baseline measurements completed 20122014 part larger study networks everybody together amazing healthy kids targeting lowincome preschool children parents n 534 parentchild dyads physical activity measured parent child using accelerometry parents reported frequency use child parks within half kilometer residence block audits performed trained research staff describe quality walkability streets around home bivariate associations demographic variables perceptions neighborhood environment parent support child physical activity physical activity examined using regression chi square analysis park use frequency significantly associated child accelerometry light moderate vigorous physical activity however marginally significantly inversely associated child accelerometry sedentary time p 006 television viewing hours weekend days weekdays significantly fewer among children high park use group compared children visited park less frequently p 001 park use frequency significantly positively associated parent accelerometry moderate physical activity p 0004 significantly inversely associated parent accelerometry sedentary time p 0002 frequent park use significantly positively associated parent report child frequency taken park playground outside home p 00001 past week visit park recreation center p 00001 parentreported supportive behaviors child physical activity p 00001 parents reported cross busy streets reach play areas reported less frequent park use p 0 02 walkable neighborhoods p 0003 incivilities p 002 immediate block surrounding home significantly associated frequent park use frequent park use preschool child may support higher levels physical activity among lowincome parents reduce sedentary time child parent