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ArticleInternational journal of health geographics2017

Online versus in-person comparison of Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) assessments: reliability of alternate methods.

Christine B Phillips, Jessa K Engelberg, Carrie M Geremia, Wenfei Zhu, Jonathan M Kurka, Kelli L Cain, James F Sallis, Terry L Conway, Marc A Adams

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Christine B PhillipsSchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA. cbphill3@asu.edu.
Jessa K EngelbergDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Carrie M GeremiaDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Wenfei ZhuSchool of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Jonathan M KurkaSchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Kelli L CainDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
James F SallisDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Terry L ConwayDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Marc A AdamsSchool of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Funding

6 Year Study of Seniors Neighborhood Environments, Physical Activity & FunctionR01HL109222 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI KING, ABBY C, SALLIS, JAMES F. · 2011 to 2014
$3.1M
IPEN Adolescent: International Study of Built Environments and Physical ActivityR01HL111378 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI SALLIS, JAMES F. · 2012 to 2015
$2.8M
WalkIT: Neighborhood walkability and moderation of adaptive walking interventionsR01CA198915 · NCI · ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS · PI ADAMS, MARC A · 2015 to 2019
$2.8M
Ecological Analysis of Activity, Eating, & Weight in AdolescentsR01HL083454 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI SALLIS, JAMES F. · 2007 to 2010
$2.7M
Child Weight Status, Physical Activity, and NutritionR01ES014240 · NIEHS · SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · PI SAELENS, BRIAN E · 2005 to 2009
$2.4M
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA198915NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL083454NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL109222NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL111378NIEHS NIH HHS R01 ES014240
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAn online version of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (Abbreviated) tool was adapted to virtually audit built environment features supportive of physical activity. The current study assessed inter-rater reliability of MAPS Online between in-person raters and online raters unfamiliar with the regions.

methodsIn-person and online audits were conducted for a total of 120 quarter-mile routes (60 per site) in Phoenix, AZ and San Diego, CA. Routes in each city included 40 residential origins stratified by walkability and SES, and 20 commercial centers. In-person audits were conducted by raters residing in their region. Online audits were conducted by raters in the alternate location using Google Maps (Aerial and Street View) images. The MAPS Abbreviated Online tool consisted of four sections: overall route, street segments, crossings and cul-de-sacs. Items within each section were grouped into subscales, and inter-rater reliability (ICCs) was assessed for subscales at multiple levels of aggregation.

resultsOnline and in-person audits showed excellent agreement for overall positive microscale (ICC = 0.86, 95% CI [0.80, 0.90]) and grand scores (ICC = 0.93, 95% CI [0.89, 0.95]). Substantial to near-perfect agreement was found for 21 of 30 (70%) subscales, valence, and subsection scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.62, 95% CI [0.50, 0.72] to 0.95, 95% CI [0.93, 0.97]. Lowest agreement was found for the aesthetics and social characteristics scores, with ICCs ranging from 0.07, 95% CI [-0.12, 0.24] to 0.27, 95% CI [0.10, 0.43].

conclusionsResults support use of the MAPS Abbreviated Online tool to reliably assess microscale neighborhood features that support physical activity and may be used by raters residing in different geographic regions and unfamiliar with the audit areas.

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CitiesPedestriansResidence CharacteristicsArizonaCaliforniaEnvironment DesignHumansInternetReproducibility of ResultsWalkingBuilt environmentDirect observationMeasurementPhysical activityVirtual observationWalkabilityWalking

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PMCPMC5545045

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