Neighbourhood Walkability and Physical Activity during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15460682 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sigit D Arifwidodo (0000-0001-9517-2611, Kasetsart University, corresponding author), Orana Chandrasiri (0000-0001-8111-4736, Kasetsart University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 387-387 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21040387 |
| PMID | 38673300 |
| OpenAlex | W4393069265 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 61 |
This study investigated whether living in a walkable neighbourhood could mitigate the adverse effects of the lockdown and closure of public open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity among adults in Bangkok, Thailand. We conducted a telephone survey with 579 respondents and collected information on their physical activity, access to green open spaces, neighbourhood walkability, and socioeconomic characteristics during the pandemic. Our study indicates that living in a walkable neighbourhood is associated with a higher likelihood of engaging in sufficient physical activity during the pandemic. Furthermore, we confirm the influence of socioeconomic factors and health behaviours on physical activity levels, aligning with previous research. Notably, our study highlights the significant association between access to green open spaces during lockdown and increased physical activity. These results underscore the importance of promoting walkable neighbourhoods and ensuring accessible green spaces to enhance physical activity and improve health outcomes during and beyond the pandemic
Built environment · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Environmental health · Geography · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Neighbourhood (mathematics · Pandemic · Physical activity · Population · Public health · Socioeconomic status · Walkability · Engineering · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Medicine · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |