Use of a public park for physical activity in the Caribbean: evidence from a mixed methods study in Jamaica

Use of a public park for physical activity in the Caribbean: evidence from a mixed methods study in Jamaica

Abstract Background Small island Caribbean countries such as Jamaica are now facing an epidemic of obesity and decreased physical activity (PA) levels. Public parks have been shown to be important resources for PA that also provide psychological and social benefits associated with increased PA. Ther...

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Main Authors: Colette A. Cunningham-Myrie, Tamika Y. N. Royal-Thomas, Althea E. Bailey, Jeanette Gustat, Katherine P. Theall, Joy E. Harrison, Marvin E. Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Parks
Built environment
Direct observation
SOPARC
Mixed methods
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7247-6

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