Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents

Ajau Danis; Suriati Sidek; Safiah Md. Yusof

doi:10.21834/ajqol.v1i2.26

Authors

Ajau Danis Basic Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Suriati Sidek Basic Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Safiah Md. Yusof Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v1i2.26

Keywords:

Environmental Characteristics, Neighbourhood Park, Overweight Adolescent, Physical Activity

Abstract

The link between environmental characteristics of neighbourhood parks and adolescents’ physical activity is poorly understood. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood parks that influence physical activity from the perception of overweight adolescents. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 overweight adolescents between 13 and 17 years old successfully done. Interviews recorded, transcribed and analyzed based on a thematic content analysis. The results showed that physical and social environment influenced physical activity and neighbourhood parks usage. It is essential to consider these environmental characteristics in developing physical activity intervention that aims to promote physical activity among overweight adolescents.

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