Table 4

Built environment factors associated with ats among 4–6 grade students from 26 primary schools in Shenyang

Univariate modelMultivariate model
P valueOR, 95% CIP valueOR, 95% CI
Residential density (Z score)<0.0011.17 (1.08 to 1.27)0.1821.08 (0.96to 1.21)
Land use mix (Z score)<0.0011.28 (1.17to 1.40)<0.0011.22 (1.11to 1.35)
intersection density (Z score)<0.0011.20 (1.11to 1.30)0.1831.07 (0.97to 1.18)
Density of public transport stations (Z score)0.0011.17 (1.07to 1.29)0.0051.16 (1.05to 1.28)
Traffic safety0.7660.97 (0.81 to 1.17)
Crime safety0.0390.89 (0.80 to 0.99)0.1520.91 (0.81 to 1.03)
Distance from home to school (metre)
 <1500RefRefRefRef
 ≥1500<0.0010.13 (0.11 to 0.16)<0.0010.16 (0.13 to 0.20)
  • Multilevel associations with ATS.

  • The multivariate model was generated by combining the individual model, parental model and built environment model, retaining only significant variables. All variables at all levels remained statistically significant with ATS in this model (table 5).

  • Adjusted by distance from household to school (1500m)

  • Results in bold indicate statistical significance at p-value ≤0.05.

  • ATS, active travel to school.