A Naturalistic Study of Residents of an Agriculturally Integrated Community
Texas A&M University
Summary
The objective of The Neighborhood \& Health Study is to use a quasi-experimental mixed-methods approach to assess the impact of living in an agrihood-an agriculturally integrated community. This study follows a longitudinal cohort of residents of a newly developed neighborhood (the Indigo Neighborhood) and a geographically and socio-demographically matched neighborhood (the Elyson Neighborhood), both located in Fort Bend County, Texas, providing a unique opportunity for a natural experiment.
Description
Poor nutrition and inadequate physical activity are prevalent in many communities across the United States. Agriculturally integrated communities called "agrihoods" are a potential responsive agriculture solution that may support healthy living. The aims of the study are to 1) Assess short-term changes in healthy eating, physical activity, cardiometabolic health indicators, and social connectedness as compared to a comparison neighborhood that is not an agriculturally integrated neighborhood; 2) Document time use with features of the Indigo Agrihood and assess consumer preferences for built an…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: Indigo Neighborhood Participants: * 18 years or older * Lived in the Indigo Neighborhood as their primary and permanent residence for less than 3 months or intend to move to the Indigo Neighborhood as their primary and permanent residence. * Pregnant women will not be excluded from participation and may be coincidentally included Elyson Neighborhood Participants: * 18 years or older * Live in the Elyson Neighborhood as their primary and permanent residence (the comparison neighborhood group). * Pregnant women will not be excluded from participation and may be coincident…
Interventions
- OtherResidence in Agrihood Neighborhood
We are examining the effects of individuals who move into an agrihood neighborhood.
Locations (2)
- Elyson NeighborhoodKaty, Texas
- Indigo NeighborhoodRichmond, Texas