The association between proximity to sports facilities and participation in sports among 13-year-olds in the city of Porto, Portugal

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2012

Autores

Autran, RG (Autor) Outra; Ramos E (Autor) FMUP; Pina MF (Autor) FMUP; santos, mp (Autor) FADEUP

Revista

Título: Cadernos de Saude Publica

Vol. 28 Nº 8

Páginas: 549-558

ISSN: 0102-311X

Editora: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca

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ID Authenticus: P-002-CJ9

Abstract (EN): The built environment can influence sports practice. The objective of this study was to examine the association between proximity (<= 500m) to sports facilities and participation in sports. We evaluated 1,175 13-year-olds (54% girls) enrolled in public and private schools in Porto, Portugal. Sports activity was assessed using a self-completed questionnaire. The adolescents' residences and sports facilities were georeferenced. A matrix of distances from each residence to the facilities was calculated. For the majority (87%) of the adolescents, there was at least one sports facility close to their place of residence. No statistically significant differences were found in participation in sports based on proximity to facilities (<= 500m vs. > 500m); the proportions were 44% vs. 38% (p = 0.414) in girls and 72% vs. 61% (p = 0.094) in boys. In conclusion, proximity to sports facilities was not significantly associated with participation in sports.

Idioma: Português

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10