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Adaptation of the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) for the Measurement of Physical Activity in Jail Settings

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  • Ricky Camplain

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

  • Travis A. Pinn

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

  • Heather J. Williamson

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Department of Occupational Therapy, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

  • George Pro

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

  • Lyle Becenti

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

  • James Bret

    (Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA)

  • Crystal Luna

    (Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA)

  • Julie A. Baldwin

    (Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA)

Abstract

Over 9 million people are incarcerated in jail each year, but physical activity has not been assessed among incarcerated populations. Measuring physical activity in the jail setting is complicated as current physical activity measurement tools are not designed for use inside jail facilities. Therefore, we adapted an evidence-based physical activity measurement tool, the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), to assess physical activity within a jail facility. SOPARC was designed to obtain observational information on physical activity of individuals. The study team created a protocol for SOPARC for use in jail facilities. Unlike the original SOPARC, access to recreation time in jail required prior scheduling. Target areas were unnecessary as recreation spaces were enclosed. The adapted SOPARC protocol for jails included start and end times, the number of individuals that attended, and recreation time users’ physical activity levels, footwear, outerwear, uniform color, and use of mobility assistive devices. The use of SOPARC in the jail setting requires adaptation to adequately capture physical activity data among incarcerated individuals. Accurately measuring physical activity among incarcerated individuals and the environment in which they are active may allow for future development and testing of physical activity interventions in jail facilities.

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  • Ricky Camplain & Travis A. Pinn & Heather J. Williamson & George Pro & Lyle Becenti & James Bret & Crystal Luna & Julie A. Baldwin, 2020. "Adaptation of the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) for the Measurement of Physical Activity in Jail Settings," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:1:p:349-:d:305113
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    1. Robert T Trotter & Monica R Lininger & Ricky Camplain & Viacheslav Y Fofanov & Carolyn Camplain & Julie A Baldwin, 2018. "A Survey of Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, and Converging Morbidities in a County Jail: A Cultural-Ecological Assessment of Health Conditions in Jail Populations," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-16, November.
    2. Binswanger, I.A. & Merrill, J.O. & Krueger, P.M. & White, M.C. & Booth, R.E. & Elmore, J.G., 2010. "Gender differences in chronic medical, psychiatric, and substance-dependence disorders among jail inmates," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(3), pages 476-482.
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