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Table 3 Summary of associations between perceived environment attributes and physical activity reported by 3 or more publications

From: Association between the perceived environment and physical activity among adults in Latin America: a systematic review

Perceived environment attributes

Total physical activity

Leisure time physical activity

Transport-related PA

Total walking

Nearby facilities

I

+

I

N.S.

Existence of sewage

—

I

N.S.

I

Safety during the day

—

++

N.S.

I

Safety during the night

—

N.S.

N.S.

N.S.

Street lighting

—

I

++

I

General safety to walk

—

N.S.

N.S.

I

Traffic-related safety

I

N.S.

N.S.

N.S.

  1. ++: Convincing association in the expected direction.
  2. +: Suggestive association in the expected direction.
  3. N.S.: non-significant associations.
  4. I: insufficient numbers of articles.
  5. --: Associations not studied.
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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

ISSN: 1479-5868

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