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View article: ENERGY expenditure of COmmuting to school (ENERGYCO): protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
ENERGY expenditure of COmmuting to school (ENERGYCO): protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction This article outlines the rationale and methodology of the ENERGY expenditure of COmmuting to school study (the ENERGYCO study), a cluster-randomized controlled trial. The ENERGYCO study is divided into two phases: Phase I wil…
View article: Access to Healthy Built and Natural Environments and Physical Activity and Screen Time in New Zealand Adolescents: A Geospatial Cross‐Sectional Study
Access to Healthy Built and Natural Environments and Physical Activity and Screen Time in New Zealand Adolescents: A Geospatial Cross‐Sectional Study Open
The built and natural environment can facilitate (un)healthy behaviors in adolescence. However, most previous studies have focused on examining associations between singular aspects of the environment. This study examined the association b…
View article: Walkable Distances to School in Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural Areas: The PACO Y PACA Study
Walkable Distances to School in Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural Areas: The PACO Y PACA Study Open
Background/Objectives: Distance or urbanisation settings may affect active commuting to school (ACS). This study aimed to (i) detect home-school threshold distances of walking to school and (ii) predict walkable distances among adolescents…
View article: Adolescents’ unhealthy snacking behaviour during the school journey and the association with transport modes and food outlets along the school route
Adolescents’ unhealthy snacking behaviour during the school journey and the association with transport modes and food outlets along the school route Open
Aims: Active transport to and from school provides an opportunity for adolescents to engage in physical activity, but travelling through an obesogenic environment may have unintended consequences on their snacking behaviour. This study aim…
View article: Adding a Cultural Lens to Active Transport Initiatives: Māori and Pacific Adolescents’ Perceptions of Transport to School
Adding a Cultural Lens to Active Transport Initiatives: Māori and Pacific Adolescents’ Perceptions of Transport to School Open
In Aotearoa/New Zealand, there is government directive and community support to focus on health equity in research and health promotion. Culturally responsive policies and services are expected. The purpose of this research is to describe …
View article: Adolescents’ Active Transport to School and Parental Perspectives in a School Choice Policy Environment
Adolescents’ Active Transport to School and Parental Perspectives in a School Choice Policy Environment Open
Internationally many adolescents do not meet the recommended level of regular physical activity. Although active transport to school (ATS) is promoted to increase physical activity in adolescents, relying solely on ATS is not feasible for …
View article: Physical activity, screen time and dietary behaviours in New Zealand adolescents prior to and following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Physical activity, screen time and dietary behaviours in New Zealand adolescents prior to and following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Insufficient physical activity, high screen time, and unhealthy dietary patterns among adolescents may have worsened during the pandemic, but data are lacking. This study compared physical activity, screen time and fruit and veg…
View article: Adolescents’ perceptions of food outlets in the school neighbourhood and their unhealthy snacking behaviour on the way to and from school
Adolescents’ perceptions of food outlets in the school neighbourhood and their unhealthy snacking behaviour on the way to and from school Open
Objective: To understand the relationship between adolescents’ unhealthy snacking behaviour during their school journey and their perceived and objective measures of food outlet availability in the school neighbourhood. Design: A cross-sec…
View article: Dietary Pattern Indicators among Healthy and Unhealthy Weight Adolescents Residing in Different Contexts across the Otago Region, New Zealand
Dietary Pattern Indicators among Healthy and Unhealthy Weight Adolescents Residing in Different Contexts across the Otago Region, New Zealand Open
Reported obesity rates for adolescents in different urban and rural areas are inconsistent. We examined indicators of healthy and unhealthy dietary patterns among 1863 adolescents aged 13–18 years with a healthy or excess body weight atten…
View article: Association Between Perceived and Objective Measures of School Neighbourhood Built Environment and Active Transport to School in New Zealand Adolescents
Association Between Perceived and Objective Measures of School Neighbourhood Built Environment and Active Transport to School in New Zealand Adolescents Open
School neighbourhood built environment (BE) characteristics are related to active transport to school (ATS) among adolescents. This study examined objectively measured and perceived school neighbourhood BE correlates of ATS in adolescents …
View article: Approaches to Managing Speed in New Zealand’s Capital
Approaches to Managing Speed in New Zealand’s Capital Open
Higher speeds increase the risk of crashes occurring and the severity of resulting injuries. The purpose of speed management is to ensure that speeds are safe for all road users thereby reducing the number of crashes and avoid injuries and…
View article: More-Than-Human: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Children’s Perceptions of Health and Health-Promoting Neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand
More-Than-Human: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Children’s Perceptions of Health and Health-Promoting Neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
A disconnect between children’s ideas and their incorporation into environmental design, in the context of rapid urbanisation and climate crises, compelled us to reflect on children’s meaningful participation in positive environmental chan…
View article: Adolescents’ perceptions of long-term effects of cycle skills training
Adolescents’ perceptions of long-term effects of cycle skills training Open
Cycling to school is uncommon among adolescents in most developed countries. Development of cycling skills through cycle skills training (CST) can reduce cycling-related safety concerns. This study examined long-term effects of CST retrosp…
View article: Active Travel in Rural New Zealand: A Study of Rural Adolescents’ Perceptions of Walking and Cycling to School
Active Travel in Rural New Zealand: A Study of Rural Adolescents’ Perceptions of Walking and Cycling to School Open
Background: Walking and cycling to school have been extensively studied in urban settings, whereas data from rural areas remain sparse. This study examined perceptions of walking and cycling to school amongst adolescents living within 4.8 …
View article: Associations among Active Commuting to School and Prevalence of Obesity in Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Associations among Active Commuting to School and Prevalence of Obesity in Adolescents: A Systematic Review Open
Active commuting to school (ACS) seems to be one of the means to increase physical activity (PA) levels in youth, but it is unclear if ACS reduces the prevalence of obesity, protecting and improving their health. Most of the previous resea…
View article: Adolescents’ School Travel and Unhealthy Snacking: Associations with School Transport Modes, Neighbourhood Deprivation, and Body Weight
Adolescents’ School Travel and Unhealthy Snacking: Associations with School Transport Modes, Neighbourhood Deprivation, and Body Weight Open
Active transport to and/or from school (ATS), alone or combined with motorised transport, provides an opportunity to increase adolescents’ physical activity levels to prevent obesity. However, travel through and exposure to an unhealthy fo…
View article: Adolescents’ perceptions of walking and cycling to school differ based on how far they live from school
Adolescents’ perceptions of walking and cycling to school differ based on how far they live from school Open
Adolescents perceive different barriers for walking versus cycling to school. This study examined whether adolescents’ perceptions of walking and cycling differ by home-to-school distance. Adolescents (n = 1,401; age: 15.1 ± 1.4 years; 55.…
View article: School Bag-Related Factors and Their Implications for Walking and Cycling to School among New Zealand Adolescents
School Bag-Related Factors and Their Implications for Walking and Cycling to School among New Zealand Adolescents Open
Excessive school bag weight may be a modifiable barrier to active transport to school. This study examined correlates of school bag weight and adolescents’ perceptions of excessive school bag weight for walking and cycling to school among …
View article: Using Exploratory Spatial Analysis to Understand the Patterns of Adolescents’ Active Transport to School and Contributory Factors
Using Exploratory Spatial Analysis to Understand the Patterns of Adolescents’ Active Transport to School and Contributory Factors Open
Active transport to school (ATS) is a convenient way for adolescents to reach their recommended daily physical activity levels. Most previous ATS research examined the factors that promote or hinder ATS, but this research has been of a glo…
View article: Understanding children’s perceptions of, and priorities for, healthy neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand: study protocol for a cross-sectional study
Understanding children’s perceptions of, and priorities for, healthy neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand: study protocol for a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Neighbourhood environments can have significant and enduring impacts on children’s physical, psychological and social health. Environments can impact health through promoting or hindering physical activity, active travel, and …
View article: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study
A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study Open
This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school and physical activity (PA…
View article: Active commuting to school among 36,781 Spanish children and adolescents: A temporal trend study
Active commuting to school among 36,781 Spanish children and adolescents: A temporal trend study Open
This study examines trends in the rates of active commuting to school (ACS) in Spanish children (n = 18 343; 8.93 ± 1.68) and adolescents (n = 18 438; 14.11 ± 1.58) aged 6‐18 years from 2010 to 2017. Given the study period included the eco…
View article: Sociodemographic and Built Environment Associates of Travel to School by Car among New Zealand Adolescents: Meta-Analysis
Sociodemographic and Built Environment Associates of Travel to School by Car among New Zealand Adolescents: Meta-Analysis Open
Travelling to school by car diminishes opportunities for physical activity and contributes to traffic congestion and associated noise and air pollution. This meta-analysis examined sociodemographic characteristics and built environment ass…