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Guest Perceptions of Physical Activity Point-of-Decision Prompts at a Conservatory with Botanical Gardens

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  • Corinne Natale

    (Department of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA)

  • Mary Kathryn Poole

    (Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Emily A. Kalnicky

    (Minnesota Zoological Gardens, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA)

  • Sharon E. Taverno Ross

    (Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA)

Abstract

Point-of-decision prompts are cost-effective strategies to promote physical activity in public spaces. This study explored how adult and child guests of a conservatory with botanical gardens perceived point-of-decision prompts that aimed to promote physical activity. Seven point-of-decision prompts were developed and displayed throughout the conservatory. Adult guests ( n = 140) were invited to complete a voluntary and anonymous survey to assess awareness of point-of-decision prompts, adult–child interactions, and physical activity engagement. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS version 23. Sixty-one percent of guests ( n = 86) who responded to the survey noticed the point-of-decision prompts. Over 65% ( n = 56) of those guests completed at least one of the physical activities, and 53% ( n = 46) completed one to three. Of guests attending with (a) child(ren) ( n = 17) who completed the survey, over half ( n = 9) engaged in at least one physical activity together. In sum, the point-of-decision prompts were noticed by some guests in this public space. More research is needed to determine whether point-of-decision prompts are able to lead to sustainable behavior change.

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  • Corinne Natale & Mary Kathryn Poole & Emily A. Kalnicky & Sharon E. Taverno Ross, 2019. "Guest Perceptions of Physical Activity Point-of-Decision Prompts at a Conservatory with Botanical Gardens," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:12:p:2074-:d:239128
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