Using observational methods to evaluate public open spaces and physical activity in Brazil

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue SUPPL.2, 2010, Pages

  Hino, Adriano Akira Ferreira ^a   Reis, Rodrigo S ^a   Ribeiro, Isabela C ^a   Parra, Diana C ^b   Brownson, Ross C ^b,c   Fermino, Rogerio C ^a  

^a PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁ   (Brazil)

^b WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS   (United States)

^c USA   (United States)

Author keywords

Leisure; Measurement; Observation; Parks; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE; AGED; ARTICLE; BRAZIL; CHILD; CONSUMER; DEMOGRAPHY; ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING; FEMALE; HEALTH; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; LEISURE; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MOTOR ACTIVITY; OBSERVATION; SEX DIFFERENCE;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE FACTORS; AGED; BRAZIL; CHILD; CONSUMER PARTICIPATION; ENVIRONMENT DESIGN; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMANS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; OBSERVATION; RESIDENCE CHARACTERISTICS; SEX FACTORS; URBAN HEALTH;

EID: 77957375157     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.s2.s146     Document Type: Article

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