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Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics And Parental Role In Physical Activity Of African American Youth, Kashica Webber-Ritchey, Elizabeth Moxley, Sungsoon Hwang, Desale Habtzghi, Sai Yalla
Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics And Parental Role In Physical Activity Of African American Youth, Kashica Webber-Ritchey, Elizabeth Moxley, Sungsoon Hwang, Desale Habtzghi, Sai Yalla
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Introduction: Lack of physical activity (PA) serves as one of the contributing factors to pediatric obesity in African American (AA) youth.
Objective: Further examination of the Social Ecological Model [SEM] influences on PA in AA youth is vital. The purpose of this pilot study is to explore environmental factors, built environment (BE) and parental role, in PA promotion.
Methods: Using mixed method data collection, a convenience sample of 28 AA parents/caregivers of school-aged children (6-12 years) enrolled in Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) completed an online survey. Parents/caregivers along with their child participated in focus group sessions (n=18 parent/child dyads). …