ABSTRACT
This study aimed to analyze the association between the pattern of use of public open spaces (POS) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. Sex, age group, and physical activity intensity level (PA) were identified through the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC). MVPA was analyzed by sex, place, day of the week, and time. We conducted 2,591 person observations, and the proportion of MVPA was 35%. The female sex was positively associated with MVPA (OR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.32-1.86), while the use of POS on weekend (OR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.46 -0.65) and in the afternoon showed an inverse association with outcome (OR: 0.57; 95% CI: 0.48-0.67). In conclusion, women and the people who use POS during the week or in the morning are more likely to practice MVPA.
Keywords:
Motor activity; Exercise; Parks; Urban area; Environment design; Built environment; Behavior observation techniques
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