@article{ref1,
title="Neighbourhood walkability and its particular importance for adults with a preference for passive transport",
journal="Health and place",
year="2009",
author="Van Dyck, Delfien and Deforche, Benedicte and Cardon, Greet and De Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse",
volume="15",
number="2",
pages="496-504",
abstract="In this study, differences in physical activity between adults living in high versus low walkable neighbourhoods were examined. In Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, neighbourhood walkability was defined by geographical map data and observations. One high walkable and one low walkable neighbourhood were selected. A sample of 120 adults between 20 and 65 years old, agreed to participate in the study and wore a pedometer for seven days. Self-reported physical activity and psychosocial data were collected. Results showed that residents of the high walkable neighbourhood took more steps/day and walked more for transport in their neighbourhood. Further analyses showed that living in a high walkable neighbourhood was associated with taking more steps, especially in adults with a preference for passive transport and/or a low intention to walk or cycle. In a health promotion context, these results are very promising.<p />",
language="",
issn="1353-8292",
doi="10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.08.010",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.08.010"
}