Evaluating Physical Activity Resources to Support Health Equity in Arizona

Authors

Kathryn M. Orzech, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of ArizonaFollow
Theresa A. LeGros, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of ArizonaFollow
Laurel Jacobs, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of ArizonaFollow
Gregory Goodman, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of ArizonaFollow
Ryan Lang, Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Arizona Department of Health ServicesFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.03.07

Abstract

We evaluated physical activity (PA) resources in lower-income Arizona communities to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) in pursuing equitable policy, systems, and environment (PSE) interventions. In 2017, 71 PA resources across 10 counties (65% parks) were rated using the Physical Activity Resource Assessment (PARA) tool. Accessibility was high, but condition scores and attractiveness varied across resources, with no rural/urban differences. Results suggest that Extension SNAP-Ed staff can be agents of change by assessing resource condition where physical activity health inequities may exist and then convening partners to begin to address needed changes.

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Recommended Citation

Orzech, K. M., LeGros, T. A., Jacobs, L., Goodman, G., & Lang, R. (2023). Evaluating Physical Activity Resources to Support Health Equity in Arizona. The Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.07