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Grant Number: 5R01CA127296-05 Interpret this number
Primary Investigator: Sallis, James
Organization: University Of California, San Diego
Project Title: IPEN: International Study of Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Fiscal Year: 2012


Abstract

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Numerous US and international agencies have identified environmental and policy interventions as the most promising strategies for improving physical activity (PA), eating, and obesity. The evidence base on environmental and policy factors is deficient in 3 important ways this proposal will address. First, although the association between built environments and PA is widely accepted by authoritative groups like the CDC's Community Guide, accurate estimates of the strength of associations are not available because virtually all studies have limited environmental variability. If underestimated associations make it less likely decision makers pursue built environment changes, then public health suffers. Second, several studies document associations between the built environment and weight outcomes, but confirmatory studies are needed, especially those conducted in diverse environments. Third, measures are insufficiently detailed to give guidance about specific attributes of the built environment most likely to be effective interventions. To accurately assess the strength of association of the built environment with PA and weight status, greater environmental variability is required than any one country can provide. Thus, we propose a collaborative international study that uses a common design and measurement protocol to produce more accurate effect size estimates. Because US-only studies are expected to underestimate effect size, this international study will provide additional information to US decision makers. The International Physical activity and the Environment Network (IPEN) is led by investigators in the US, Australia and Belgium who have demonstrated common methods can be employed across countries. IPEN builds on completed studies in the US and Australia. Six countries were selected to collect new data based on the strength of investigators, preliminary studies, and in some cases, existing partial funding. For primary aims PA will be assessed by the validated long IPAQ survey, and built environment will be assessed by a validated built environment survey in all countries (approx N=9981). Analyses will examine how specific environmental attributes are related to PA domains, leisure and transport. Most countries also will have objective measures: accelerometry for PA; Geographic Information System data for environmental attributes. Thus, subsets of countries will be used to achieve secondary aims (range of N's from 5552 to 8781). All countries will select neighborhoods that vary on walkability and recruit a minimum of 500 adults aged 20-65. Data will be entered via the web to a central server, and adherence to all protocols and data quality will be monitored. Analyses will account for multi-level data. Team members are experienced in all aspects and have conducted 3 international PA studies that show the feasibility of IPEN.



Publications

Determining thresholds for spatial urban design and transport features that support walking to create healthy and sustainable cities: findings from the IPEN Adult study.
Authors: Cerin E. , Sallis J.F. , Salvo D. , Hinckson E. , Conway T.L. , Owen N. , van Dyck D. , Lowe M. , Higgs C. , Moudon A.V. , et al. .
Source: The Lancet. Global Health, 2022 06; 10(6), p. e895-e906.
PMID: 35561724
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International evaluation of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) Global instrument: comparative assessment between local and remote online observers.
Authors: Fox E.H. , Chapman J.E. , Moland A.M. , Alfonsin N.E. , Frank L.D. , Sallis J.F. , Conway T.L. , Cain K.L. , Geremia C. , Cerin E. , et al. .
Source: The International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 2021-06-30 00:00:00.0; 18(1), p. 84.
EPub date: 2021-06-30 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 34193160
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Do physical activity and sedentary time mediate the association of the perceived environment with BMI? The IPEN adult study.
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , Akram M. , Conway T.L. , Macfarlane D. , Davey R. , Sarmiento O.L. , Christiansen L.B. , Reis R. , Mitas J. , et al. .
Source: Health & Place, 2020 Jul; 64, p. 102366.
EPub date: 2020-06-22 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 32838889
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Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Findings from the International Physical Activity and Environment Network (IPEN) Adult Study.
Authors: Sallis J.F. , Cerin E. , Kerr J. , Adams M.A. , Sugiyama T. , Christiansen L.B. , Schipperijn J. , Davey R. , Salvo D. , Frank L.D. , et al. .
Source: Annual Review Of Public Health, 2020-04-02 00:00:00.0; 41, p. 119-139.
PMID: 32237990
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Do associations of sex, age and education with transport and leisure-time physical activity differ across 17 cities in 12 countries?
Authors: Mitáš J. , Cerin E. , Reis R.S. , Conway T.L. , Cain K.L. , Adams M.A. , Schofield G. , Sarmiento O.L. , Christiansen L.B. , Davey R. , et al. .
Source: The International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 2019-12-03 00:00:00.0; 16(1), p. 121.
EPub date: 2019-12-03 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 31796070
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Associations of built environment and proximity of food outlets with weight status: Analysis from 14 cities in 10 countries.
Authors: Cochrane T. , Yu Y. , Davey R. , Cerin E. , Cain K.L. , Conway T.L. , Kerr J. , Frank L.D. , Chapman J.E. , Adams M.A. , et al. .
Source: Preventive Medicine, 2019 12; 129, p. 105874.
EPub date: 2019-10-22 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 31654731
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Associations of neighborhood environmental attributes with adults' objectively-assessed sedentary time: IPEN adult multi-country study.
Authors: Owen N. , Sugiyama T. , Koohsari M.J. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Hadgraft N. , Oyeyemi A. , Aguinaga-Ontoso I. , Mitáš J. , Troelsen J. , Davey R. , et al. .
Source: Preventive Medicine, 2018 10; 115, p. 126-133.
EPub date: 2018-08-23 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 30145352
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Objectively-assessed neighbourhood destination accessibility and physical activity in adults from 10 countries: An analysis of moderators and perceptions as mediators.
Authors: Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , Adams M.A. , Barnett A. , Cain K.L. , Owen N. , Christiansen L.B. , van Dyck D. , Mitáš J. , Sarmiento O.L. , et al. .
Source: Social Science & Medicine (1982), 2018 08; 211, p. 282-293.
EPub date: 2018-06-25 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 29966823
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Convergent validity of ActiGraph and Actical accelerometers for estimating physical activity in adults.
Authors: Duncan S. , Stewart T. , Bo Schneller M. , Godbole S. , Cain K. , Kerr J. .
Source: Plos One, 2018; 13(6), p. e0198587.
EPub date: 2018-06-12 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 29894485
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Access to parks and physical activity: an eight country comparison.
Authors: Schipperijn J. , Cerin E. , Adams M.A. , Reis R. , Smith G. , Cain K. , Christiansen L.B. , van Dyck D. , Gidlow C. , Frank L.D. , et al. .
Source: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2017 Oct; 27, p. 253-263.
EPub date: 2017-08-25 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 29805351
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Individual and environmental correlates of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in adults from Curitiba, Brazil.
Authors: Gonçalves P.B. , Hallal P.C. , Hino A.A.F. , Reis R.S. .
Source: International Journal Of Public Health, 2017 Sep; 62(7), p. 831-840.
EPub date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 28717827
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Do associations between objectively-assessed physical activity and neighbourhood environment attributes vary by time of the day and day of the week? IPEN adult study.
Authors: Cerin E. , Mitáš J. , Cain K.L. , Conway T.L. , Adams M.A. , Schofield G. , Sarmiento O.L. , Reis R.S. , Schipperijn J. , Davey R. , et al. .
Source: The International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 2017-03-20 00:00:00.0; 14(1), p. 34.
EPub date: 2017-03-20 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 28320422
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International Comparison Of Observation-specific Spatial Buffers: Maximizing The Ability To Estimate Physical Activity
Authors: Frank L.D. , Fox E.H. , Ulmer J.M. , Chapman J.E. , Kershaw S.E. , Sallis J.F. , Conway T.L. , Cerin E. , Cain K.L. , Adams M.A. , et al. .
Source: International Journal Of Health Geographics, 2017-01-23 00:00:00.0; 16(1), p. 4.
PMID: 28114945
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International comparisons of the associations between objective measures of the built environment and transport-related walking and cycling: IPEN Adult Study.
Authors: Christiansen L.B. , Cerin E. , Badland H. , Kerr J. , Davey R. , Troelsen J. , van Dyck D. , Mitáš J. , Schofield G. , Sugiyama T. , et al. .
Source: Journal Of Transport & Health, 2016 Dec; 3(4), p. 467-478.
EPub date: 2016-03-22 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 28111613
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Where Latin Americans are physically active, and why does it matter? Findings from the IPEN-adult study in Bogota, Colombia; Cuernavaca, Mexico; and Curitiba, Brazil.
Authors: Salvo D. , Sarmiento O.L. , Reis R.S. , Hino A.A. , Bolivar M.A. , Lemoine P.D. , Gonçalves P.B. , Pratt M. .
Source: Preventive Medicine, 2016-09-05 00:00:00.0; , .
EPub date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 27609744
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Correlates Of Agreement Between Accelerometry And Self-reported Physical Activity
Authors: Cerin E. , Cain K.L. , Oyeyemi A.L. , Owen N. , Conway T.L. , Cochrane T. , VAN Dyck D. , Schipperijn J. , Mitáš J. , Toftager M. , et al. .
Source: Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 2016 Jun; 48(6), p. 1075-84.
PMID: 26784274
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Physical Activity In Relation To Urban Environments In 14 Cities Worldwide: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sallis J.F. , Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , Adams M.A. , Frank L.D. , Pratt M. , Salvo D. , Schipperijn J. , Smith G. , Cain K.L. , et al. .
Source: Lancet (london, England), 2016-05-28 00:00:00.0; 387(10034), p. 2207-17.
PMID: 27045735
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Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes Associated With Walking And Cycling For Transport Among Adult Residents Of 17 Cities In 12 Countries: The Ipen Study
Authors: Kerr J. , Emond J.A. , Badland H. , Reis R. , Sarmiento O. , Carlson J. , Sallis J.F. , Cerin E. , Cain K. , Conway T. , et al. .
Source: Environmental Health Perspectives, 2016 Mar; 124(3), p. 290-8.
PMID: 26186801
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Moderating Effects Of Age, Gender And Education On The Associations Of Perceived Neighborhood Environment Attributes With Accelerometer-based Physical Activity: The Ipen Adult Study
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Salvo D. , Christiansen L.B. , Macfarlane D. , Owen N. , Mitas J. , Troelsen J. , Aguinaga-Ontoso I. , et al. .
Source: Health & Place, 2015 Nov; 36, p. 65-73.
PMID: 26454247
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International Study Of Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Sedentary Time With Body Mass Index And Obesity: Ipen Adult Study
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Hinckson E. , Reis R.S. , Davey R. , Sarmiento O.L. , Mitas J. , Troelsen J. , MacFarlane D. , et al. .
Source: International Journal Of Obesity (2005), 2015 Feb; 39(2), p. 199-207.
PMID: 24984753
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International Study Of Perceived Neighbourhood Environmental Attributes And Body Mass Index: Ipen Adult Study In 12 Countries
Authors: De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Van Dyck D. , Salvo D. , Davey R. , Reis R.S. , Schofield G. , Sarmiento O.L. , Mitas J. , Christiansen L.B. , MacFarlane D. , et al. .
Source: The International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 2015; 12, p. 62.
PMID: 25982214
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Neighborhood Environments And Objectively Measured Physical Activity In 11 Countries
Authors: Cerin E. , Cain K.L. , Conway T.L. , Van Dyck D. , Hinckson E. , Schipperijn J. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Davey R.C. , Hino A.A. , et al. .
Source: Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 2014 Dec; 46(12), p. 2253-64.
PMID: 24781892
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Overcoming The Challenges Of Conducting Physical Activity And Built Environment Research In Latin America: Ipen Latin America
Authors: Salvo D. , Reis R.S. , Sarmiento O.L. , Pratt M. .
Source: Preventive Medicine, 2014 Dec; 69 Suppl 1, p. S86-92.
PMID: 25456800
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Variations In Active Transport Behavior Among Different Neighborhoods And Across Adult Lifestages
Authors: Christiansen L.B. , Madsen T. , Schipperijn J. , Ersbøll A.K. , Troelsen J. .
Source: Journal Of Transport & Health, 2014-12-01 00:00:00.0; 1(4), p. 316-325.
PMID: 25506554
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Interacting Psychosocial And Environmental Correlates Of Leisure-time Physical Activity: A Three-country Study
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Kerr J. , Cardon G. , Sallis J.F. .
Source: Health Psychology : Official Journal Of The Division Of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2014 Jul; 33(7), p. 699-709.
PMID: 24245836
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Perceived Neighbourhood Environmental Attributes Associated With Adults¿ Recreational Walking: Ipen Adult Study In 12 Countries
Authors: Sugiyama T. , Cerin E. , Owen N. , Oyeyemi A.L. , Conway T.L. , Van Dyck D. , Schipperijn J. , Macfarlane D.J. , Salvo D. , Reis R.S. , et al. .
Source: Health & Place, 2014 Jul; 28, p. 22-30.
PMID: 24721737
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Personal And Behavioral Factors Associated With Bicycling In Adults From Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
Authors: Kienteka M. , Reis R.S. , Rech C.R. .
Source: Cadernos De Sau¿de Pu¿blica, 2014 Jan; 30(1), p. 79-87.
PMID: 24627015
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International Variation In Neighborhood Walkability, Transit, And Recreation Environments Using Geographic Information Systems: The Ipen Adult Study
Authors: Adams M.A. , Frank L.D. , Schipperijn J. , Smith G. , Chapman J. , Christiansen L.B. , Coffee N. , Salvo D. , du Toit L. , Dygrýn J. , et al. .
Source: International Journal Of Health Geographics, 2014; 13, p. 43.
PMID: 25343966
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Walkability And Physical Activity: Findings From Curitiba, Brazil
Authors: Siqueira Reis R. , Hino A.A. , Ricardo Rech C. , Kerr J. , Curi Hallal P. .
Source: American Journal Of Preventive Medicine, 2013 Sep; 45(3), p. 269-75.
PMID: 23953352
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Advancing Science And Policy Through A Coordinated International Study Of Physical Activity And Built Environments: Ipen Adult Methods
Authors: Kerr J. , Sallis J.F. , Owen N. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Cerin E. , Sugiyama T. , Reis R. , Sarmiento O. , Frömel K. , Mitás J. , et al. .
Source: Journal Of Physical Activity & Health, 2013 May; 10(4), p. 581-601.
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Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes Associated With Adults' Leisure-time Physical Activity: Findings From Belgium, Australia And The Usa
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Kerr J. , Cardon G. , Frank L.D. , Saelens B.E. , Sallis J.F. .
Source: Health & Place, 2013 Jan; 19, p. 59-68.
PMID: 23178650
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Sharing Good News Across The World: Developing Comparable Scores Across 12 Countries For The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (news)
Authors: Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , Cain K.L. , Kerr J. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Reis R.S. , Sarmiento O.L. , Hinckson E.A. , Salvo D. , et al. .
Source: Bmc Public Health, 2013; 13, p. 309.
PMID: 23566032
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Associations Of Neighborhood Characteristics With Active Park Use: An Observational Study In Two Cities In The Usa And Belgium
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Sallis J.F. , Cardon G. , Deforche B. , Adams M.A. , Geremia C. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. .
Source: International Journal Of Health Geographics, 2013; 12, p. 26.
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Big Issues For Preventive Medicine
Authors: Sallis J.F. .
Source: Preventive Medicine, 2012 Dec; 55(6), p. 531-2.
PMID: 22800686
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Associations Between Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes And Adults' Sedentary Behavior: Findings From The U.s.a., Australia And Belgium
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Kerr J. , Cardon G. , Frank L.D. , Saelens B.E. , Sallis J.F. .
Source: Social Science & Medicine (1982), 2012 May; 74(9), p. 1375-84.
PMID: 22405686
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Role Of Built Environments In Physical Activity, Obesity, And Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Sallis J.F. , Floyd M.F. , Rodríguez D.A. , Saelens B.E. .
Source: Circulation, 2012-02-07 00:00:00.0; 125(5), p. 729-37.
PMID: 22311885
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Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes Associated With Adults' Transport-related Walking And Cycling: Findings From The Usa, Australia And Belgium
Authors: Van Dyck D. , Cerin E. , Conway T.L. , De Bourdeaudhuij I. , Owen N. , Kerr J. , Cardon G. , Frank L.D. , Saelens B.E. , Sallis J.F. .
Source: The International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 2012; 9, p. 70.
PMID: 22691723
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Adults' Sedentary Behavior Determinants And Interventions
Authors: Owen N. , Sugiyama T. , Eakin E.E. , Gardiner P.A. , Tremblay M.S. , Sallis J.F. .
Source: American Journal Of Preventive Medicine, 2011 Aug; 41(2), p. 189-96.
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