Health Promoting Community Design Spatial Measures Associated with Stair Use
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Purpose. Although stair use in workplaces can provide an accessible means of integrating physical activity into work routines, there is little information available on how building design influences stair use. Design. This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between stair use and the design and location of stairs. Setting. Ten threeor four-story academic buildings on two university campuses. Sample. The buildings contained a total of 38 stairs and 12 elevators. Measures. Stair use was measured using infrared monitors. Eighteen environmental variables that operationalized the appeal, convenience, comfort, legibility, and safety of stairs
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