Development and reliability of a streetscape observation instrument for international use: MAPS-global

The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Kelli L CainJames F Sallis

Abstract

Relationships between several built environment factors and physical activity and walking behavior are well established, but internationally-comparable built environment measures are lacking. The Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS)-Global is an observational measure of detailed streetscape features relevant to physical activity that was developed for international use. This study examined the inter-observer reliability of the instrument in five countries. MAPS-Global was developed by compiling concepts and items from eight environmental measures relevant to walking and bicycling. Inter-rater reliability data were collected in neighborhoods selected to vary on geographic information system (GIS)-derived macro-level walkability in five countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Hong Kong-China, and Spain). MAPS-Global assessments (n = 325) were completed in person along a ≥ 0.25 mile route from a residence toward a non-residential destination, and a commercial block was also rated for each residence (n = 82). Two raters in each country rated each route independently. A tiered scoring system was created that summarized items at multiple levels of aggregation, and positive and negative valence scores were created based o...Continue Reading

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Jun 6, 2019·Cadernos de saúde pública·Diego Spinoza Dos SantosDoroteia Aparecida Höfelmann
Nov 24, 2019·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Daichi OkabeKatsunori Kondo
Apr 3, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Francisco Sergio Campos-SánchezPalma Chillón
Oct 1, 2020·The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity·Javier Molina-GarcíaPalma Chillón
May 14, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Mohammad Lutfur RahmanSandra Mandic
May 19, 2020·Journal of Community Health·Debra K KellstedtJay E Maddock
Feb 6, 2021·BMC Public Health·Alex Antonio FlorindoLeandro Martin Totaro Garcia
Jan 30, 2021·International Journal of Health Geographics·Ana QueraltJames F Sallis
Jul 2, 2021·The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity·Eric H FoxSuzanne E Kershaw

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Software Mentioned

MAPS Global
Environment in Asia Scan Tool ( EAST
Residential Environment Assessment Tool ( REAT
MAPS
Global Toolkit
SPSS
Global
Forty Study
Microscale
Google Earth

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