School of Business, Northcentral University, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
Department of Active Transportation, Headwaters Regional Development Commission, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 19;18(16):8741. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168741.
Physical activity (PA), associated with all-cause mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs, improves vitamin D absorption, immune response, and stress when completed outdoors. Rural communities, which experience PA inequities, rely on trails to meet PA guidelines. However, current trail audit methods could be more efficient and accurate, which geospatial video may support. Therefore, the study purpose was (1) to identify and adopt validated instruments for trail audit evaluations using geospatial video and a composite score and (2) to determine if geospatial video and a composite score motivate (influence the decision to use) specific trail selection among current trail users. Phase 1 used a mixed-method exploratory sequential core design using qualitative data, then quantitative data for the development of the Spatial-temporal Trail Audit Tool (STAT). Geospatial videos of two Northeast Ohio trails were collected using a bicycle-mounted spatial video camera and video analysis software. The creation of STAT was integrated from Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS), Walk Score, and Path Environment Audit Tool (PEAT) audit tools based on four constructs: trail accessibility, conditions, amenities, and safety. Scoring was determined by three independent reviewers. Phase 2 included a mixed-method convergent core design to test the applicability of STAT for trail participant motivation. STAT has 20 items in 4 content areas computing a composite score and was found to increase trail quality and motivation for use. STAT can evaluate trails for PA using geospatial video and a composite score which may spur PA through increased motivation to select and use trails.
身体活动（PA）与全因死亡率、发病率和医疗保健成本相关，可促进维生素 D 吸收、增强免疫反应和减轻压力，而在户外活动时则效果更佳。农村社区户外活动机会不均等，依赖步道来满足身体活动指南的要求。然而，现有的步道审计方法可能更有效和准确，地理空间视频可以为此提供支持。因此，本研究的目的是：（1）确定并采用经过验证的工具，使用地理空间视频和综合评分进行步道审计评估；（2）确定地理空间视频和综合评分是否能激励（影响使用决策）当前步道使用者选择特定的步道。第一阶段采用混合方法探索性顺序核心设计，使用定性数据，然后使用定量数据开发时空步道审计工具（STAT）。使用安装在自行车上的空间视频摄像机和视频分析软件收集了俄亥俄州东北部的两条步道的地理空间视频。STAT 的创建集成了邻里环境步行性量表（NEWS）、步行得分和路径环境审计工具（PEAT）审计工具，基于四个结构：步道可达性、条件、设施和安全性。评分由三名独立评审员确定。第二阶段采用混合方法收敛核心设计，以测试 STAT 对步道参与者动机的适用性。STAT 有 20 个项目，分为 4 个内容领域，计算综合得分，发现它可以提高步道质量和使用动机。STAT 可以使用地理空间视频和综合评分评估步道的身体活动，这可能通过增加选择和使用步道的动机来促进身体活动。
