Assessing Support for Policy Actions With Co-Benefits for Climate Change and Physical Activity in Canada.
J Phys Act Health
; 21(3): 256-265, 2024 Mar 01.
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| ID: mdl-38154019
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Calls to action addressing the interconnections between physical (in)activity and the climate crisis are increasing. The current study aimed to investigate public support for policy actions that potentially have co-benefits for physical activity promotion and climate change mitigation.METHODS:
In 2023, a survey through the Angus Reid Forum was completed by 2507 adults living in Canada. Binary logistic regressions were conducted. Separate models were created to reflect support or opposition to the 8 included policy items. Several covariates were included in the models including age, gender, political orientation, physical activity levels, income, urbanicity climate anxiety, and attitudes surrounding physical activity and climate change. The data were weighted to reflect the gender, age, and regional composition of the country.RESULTS:
Most individuals living in Canada strongly or moderately supported all actions (ranging from 71% to 85%). Meeting the physical activity guidelines, higher self-reported income, and scoring high on personal experience of climate change were associated with higher odds of supporting the policy actions related to climate actions.CONCLUSIONS:
Most adults living in Canada support policies that align with the recommended policy actions related to physical activity and climate change. National campaigns enhancing awareness and understanding of the bidirectional relationship between physical activity and climate change are warranted, and these should consider the consistent demographic differences (eg, gender, age, and political orientation) seen in public support for physical activity-related policies.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Mudança Climática
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Exercício Físico
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Phys Act Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá