Use of a public park for physical activity in the Caribbean: evidence from a mixed methods study in Jamaica
Abstract Background Small island Caribbean countries such as Jamaica are now facing an epidemic of obesity and decreased physical activity (PA) levels. Public parks have been shown to be important resources for PA that also provide psychological and social benefits associated with increased PA. Ther...
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Main Authors: | Colette A. Cunningham-Myrie (Author), Tamika Y. N. Royal-Thomas (Author), Althea E. Bailey (Author), Jeanette Gustat (Author), Katherine P. Theall (Author), Joy E. Harrison (Author), Marvin E. Reid (Author) |
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2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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