ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Effect of Changes to the Neighborhood Built Environment on Physical Activity in a Low-Income African American Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Baseline, % | Follow-Up, % |
|---|---|---|
| INA | 36.7 | 41.0 |
| INB | 40.5 | 40.6 |
| CN1 | 37.0 | 23.9 |
| CN2 | 39.3 | 37.5 |
Figure 2. Percentage of people observed in intervention and comparison neighborhoods engaged in moderate and vigorous physical activity, at baseline (2006) and follow-up (2008), Partnership for an Active Community Environment Project, New Orleans, Louisiana. Neighborhood-by-time interaction was significant (χ2 test, P = .001), and differences between baseline and follow-up for INA and CN1 were significant (Pearson χ2 test, P < .001). Abbreviations: INA, Area A of intervention neighborhood (path); INB, Area B of intervention neighborhood (playground); CN1, comparison neighborhood 1; CN2, comparison neighborhood 2.
| Neighborhood | Baseline, % | Follow-Up, % |
|---|---|---|
| INA | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| INB | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| CN1 | 12.1 | 10.9 |
| CN2 | 14.6 | 13.5 |
Figure 3. Percentage of people observed in intervention and comparison neighborhoods engaged in vigorous physical activity, at baseline (2006) and follow-up (2008), Partnership for an Active Community Environment Project, New Orleans, Louisiana. Neighborhood-by-time interaction was significant (χ2 test, P = .001), and the difference between baseline and follow-up for INA was significant (Pearson χ2 test, P < .001). Abbreviations: INA, Area A of intervention neighborhood (path); INB, Area B of intervention neighborhood (playground); CN1, comparison neighborhood 1; CN2, comparison neighborhood 2.