Purpose: This study described associations between selected walk indices (WI) and walking and physical activity behaviors in rural and urban children.
Findings: WI were higher in urban environments, yet children from rural areas walked for transportation more than children from urban areas. There was a negative correlation between National WI scores and walking for transportation in urban areas, and between the Frank WI scores and walking for exercise in rural areas.
Conclusions: Indices of walkability are not associated with objectively measured physical activity or self-reported walking behavior in children living in rural and urban settings.
Keywords: Children; Physical activity; Rural; Walkability.
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