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Table 4 Cross-sectional associations of schoolyard features and group characteristics with physical activity levels during recess

From: Physical activity and social interaction assessments in schoolyard settings using the System for Observing Outdoor Play Environments in Neighborhood Schools (SOOPEN)

 

Physical Activity Levels during Recess

 

MVPA

Combined MVPA and walking

 

PR (95% CI)

p-value

PR (95% CI)

p-value

Schoolyard Zone

 

< 0.001

 

< 0.001

 Field or grass

1 (reference)

 

1 (reference)

 

 Paved surfaces

1.52 (1.04, 2.23)

 

1.10 (0.97, 1.25)

 

 Play structure or swings

0.58 (0.35, 0.95)

 

0.71 (0.60, 0.83)

 

Covered Area

 

0.150

 

0.006

 No cover

1 (reference)

 

1 (reference)

 

 Built cover

0.75 (0.51, 1.11)

 

0.80 (0.68, 0.95)

 

 Tree cover

0.39 (0.10, 1.49)

 

0.55 (0.30, 0.98)

 

Portable Equipment Available

 

0.636

 

0.396

 No

1 (reference)

 

1 (reference)

 

 Yes

0.92 (0.65, 1.30)

 

0.95 (0.85, 1.07)

 

Direct Supervision

 

0.036

 

0.828

 No

1 (reference)

 

1 (reference)

 

 Yes

0.59 (0.36, 0.96)

 

0.98 (0.85, 1.14)

 

Group Gender

 

0.036

 

0.335

 Mixed-gender group

1 (reference)

 

1 (reference)

 

 Male-only group

0.68 (0.48, 0.96)

 

1.03 (0.91, 1.18)

 

 Female-only group

0.68 (0.48, 0.95)

 

0.95 (0.83, 1.08)

 
  1. aAll models were additionally adjusted for school as a fixed effect
  2. Abbreviations: MVPA = Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, PR = prevalence ratio, 95% CI = 95% confidence interval