The UrbASanté study is a quasi-experimental research that aimed at assessing the impact of urban transformations (a natural experiment) in the health related behaviors, environmental exposure and perceived- health.
Living in areas with urban intervention in Porte de la Chapelle, Paris (for experimental group)
Living in areas without direct urban interventions close to Porte de la Chapelle, Paris (for control group)
Age above 18 years
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Residents of Porte de la Chapelle (Paris, France)
Case-control
Prospective
Questionnaire
BehavioralEach participant completes a questionnaire (online or paper version) about socio-demographic characteristics, health outcomes (general health, respiratory health, and weight status), physical activity and sedentary behaviors, perception of neighborhood characteristics, air quality, and noise exposure.
Food diary supply
BehavioralSample of participant was issued with a food supply diary to record details of their household food supply and related trips over 1-mo period. Household food supply included food purchases, food gift/donation, and potential crops. For each food purchase, participants provided details of date, place of purchase and foods purchased (name, quantity and expense incurred). When till receipts were available in grocery stores or supermarkets, participants were asked to collect them in an envelope placed at the end of the food supply diary.
Interviews (semi-structured)
BehavioralSample of participants was interviewed about their food provisioning practice and living conditions.
air and noise
BehavioralSample of participant were instructed to wear air and noise sensors to record their daily environmental exposure for 7 consecutive days, except for sleeping, bathing and performing activities in the water. Particulate matter concentrations, the temperature, and the relative humidity were measured - the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) concentrations were determined with data loggers that integrate reliable electrochemical gas sensors. Noise levels was measured using noise dosimeters. Sensors were accompanied by an activity logbook in which participants were required to daily record time when awake and sleeping, and, if any, time and duration of workout or device removal
Change in the mean adequacy ratio (MAR)
Measure of individuals nutrient adequacy based on reported food intakes
Change in the mean excess ratio (MER)
Measure of excessive nutrient consumption, based on reported food intakes
Change in physical activity behaviors
Assessed by questions from the Sedentary, Transportation, and Activity Questionnaire (STAQ) with added questions about perception of active modes (walking and cycling). Using indicators of time spent in different transport modes (car or motorized vehicle, public transport, walking, cycling, other active transport) assessing the past-week frequency and duration of transport.
Change in sedentary behaviors
Assessed by questions from the Sedentary, Transportation, and Activity Questionnaire (STAQ) using indicator of past week sitting time spent during transport, leisure and work/study.
Age (in year) of each member of the household
Participants were asked to report the age of each member of the household.
Gender of adult members of the household
Participants were asked to report the gender of each adult of the household
Household income
Participants indicated their net income bracket of the household (by month)
Education level of each adult of the household
Participants were asked to report the highest education level achieved by each adult of the household (no degree, primary school, secondary school degree, bachelor degree, tertiary degree).
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Paris 12 Val de Marne University
Lead sponsor
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
Collaborator
University Gustave Eiffel
Collaborator
National Research Agency, France
Collaborator
