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  • Title: Built environment and psychosocial factors associated with trail proximity and use.
    Author: Abildso CG, Zizzi S, Abildso LC, Steele JC, Gordon PM.
    Journal: Am J Health Behav; 2007; 31(4):374-83. PubMed ID: 17511572.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To explore the relationships among neighborhood built environment characteristics, psychosocial factors, perceived and objective proximity assessments, and use of a community rail-trail. METHOD: Telephone survey data of adults (n=788) in Morgantown, WVa, were classified into one of 4 distance-perception categories based on actual (using geographic information systems technology) and perceived proximity of a community rail-trail. RESULTS: Differences in psychosocial barriers to physical activity (P=.037) and perceived neighborhood walkability (P<.001) were associated with perceived proximity to and use of a community trail. CONCLUSION: Specific attention should be given to address neighborhood and psychosocial barriers when constructing and promoting community trails.
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