Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods
Abstract Background An online version of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (Abbreviated) tool was adapted to virtually audit built environment features supportive of physical activity. The current study assessed inter-rater reliability of MAPS Online between in-person raters and online...
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doaj-3c46e021f0674894bde980e1a976354d2020-11-24T21:39:01ZengBMCInternational Journal of Health Geographics1476-072X2017-08-0116111310.1186/s12942-017-0101-0Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methodsChristine B. Phillips0Jessa K. Engelberg1Carrie M. Geremia2Wenfei Zhu3Jonathan M. Kurka4Kelli L. Cain5James F. Sallis6Terry L. Conway7Marc A. Adams8School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State UniversityDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San DiegoDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San DiegoSchool of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversitySchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State UniversityDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San DiegoDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San DiegoDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San DiegoSchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State UniversityAbstract Background An online version of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (Abbreviated) tool was adapted to virtually audit built environment features supportive of physical activity. The current study assessed inter-rater reliability of MAPS Online between in-person raters and online raters unfamiliar with the regions. Methods In-person and online audits were conducted for a total of 120 quarter-mile routes (60 per site) in Phoenix, AZ and San Diego, CA. Routes in each city included 40 residential origins stratified by walkability and SES, and 20 commercial centers. In-person audits were conducted by raters residing in their region. Online audits were conducted by raters in the alternate location using Google Maps (Aerial and Street View) images. The MAPS Abbreviated Online tool consisted of four sections: overall route, street segments, crossings and cul-de-sacs. Items within each section were grouped into subscales, and inter-rater reliability (ICCs) was assessed for subscales at multiple levels of aggregation. Results Online and in-person audits showed excellent agreement for overall positive microscale (ICC = 0.86, 95% CI [0.80, 0.90]) and grand scores (ICC = 0.93, 95% CI [0.89, 0.95]). Substantial to near-perfect agreement was found for 21 of 30 (70%) subscales, valence, and subsection scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.62, 95% CI [0.50, 0.72] to 0.95, 95% CI [0.93, 0.97]. Lowest agreement was found for the aesthetics and social characteristics scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.07, 95% CI [−0.12, 0.24] to 0.27, 95% CI [0.10, 0.43]. Conclusions Results support use of the MAPS Abbreviated Online tool to reliably assess microscale neighborhood features that support physical activity and may be used by raters residing in different geographic regions and unfamiliar with the audit areas.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-017-0101-0Built environmentWalkabilityDirect observationMeasurementPhysical activityWalking |
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Christine B. Phillips Jessa K. Engelberg Carrie M. Geremia Wenfei Zhu Jonathan M. Kurka Kelli L. Cain James F. Sallis Terry L. Conway Marc A. Adams |
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Christine B. Phillips Jessa K. Engelberg Carrie M. Geremia Wenfei Zhu Jonathan M. Kurka Kelli L. Cain James F. Sallis Terry L. Conway Marc A. Adams Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods International Journal of Health Geographics Built environment Walkability Direct observation Measurement Physical activity Walking |
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Christine B. Phillips Jessa K. Engelberg Carrie M. Geremia Wenfei Zhu Jonathan M. Kurka Kelli L. Cain James F. Sallis Terry L. Conway Marc A. Adams |
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Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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online versus in-person comparison of microscale audit of pedestrian streetscapes (maps) assessments: reliability of alternate methods |
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International Journal of Health Geographics |
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1476-072X |
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2017-08-01 |
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Abstract Background An online version of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (Abbreviated) tool was adapted to virtually audit built environment features supportive of physical activity. The current study assessed inter-rater reliability of MAPS Online between in-person raters and online raters unfamiliar with the regions. Methods In-person and online audits were conducted for a total of 120 quarter-mile routes (60 per site) in Phoenix, AZ and San Diego, CA. Routes in each city included 40 residential origins stratified by walkability and SES, and 20 commercial centers. In-person audits were conducted by raters residing in their region. Online audits were conducted by raters in the alternate location using Google Maps (Aerial and Street View) images. The MAPS Abbreviated Online tool consisted of four sections: overall route, street segments, crossings and cul-de-sacs. Items within each section were grouped into subscales, and inter-rater reliability (ICCs) was assessed for subscales at multiple levels of aggregation. Results Online and in-person audits showed excellent agreement for overall positive microscale (ICC = 0.86, 95% CI [0.80, 0.90]) and grand scores (ICC = 0.93, 95% CI [0.89, 0.95]). Substantial to near-perfect agreement was found for 21 of 30 (70%) subscales, valence, and subsection scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.62, 95% CI [0.50, 0.72] to 0.95, 95% CI [0.93, 0.97]. Lowest agreement was found for the aesthetics and social characteristics scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.07, 95% CI [−0.12, 0.24] to 0.27, 95% CI [0.10, 0.43]. Conclusions Results support use of the MAPS Abbreviated Online tool to reliably assess microscale neighborhood features that support physical activity and may be used by raters residing in different geographic regions and unfamiliar with the audit areas. |
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Built environment Walkability Direct observation Measurement Physical activity Walking |
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