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Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the influence of children’s and caregivers’ perceptions of local neighborhood environments on children’s physical activities (PAs) and screen-based activities (SBAs) among low-income families. Methods: Secondary data analysis was performed using the data of 171 low-income children attending community child care centers and of their caregivers. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis and logistic regression analysis were employed to analyze data. Results: PAs were insufficient and SBAs were excessive in the majority of children. Children and primary caregivers had moderately negative perceptions of their local neighborhood environments. However these perceptions were not found to affect children’s PAs or SBAs significantly. Conclusion: Although perceptions of local neighborhoods were not found to significantly influence children’s PAs or SBAs, efforts are needed to make community child care centers and neighborhoods safer and more activity-friendly.
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Health inequality, Physical activity, Children, Neighborhood environment
