Using Geospatial Technology and Collaborative Mapping in Vulnerable Populations to Promote Physical Activity By Martha Mosqueda The University of Arizona Department of Nutritional Sciences April 18th, 2009 Title page

Thank You! Nobuko (Kay) Hongu, PhD- Mentor: Nutritional Sciences Extension Specialist (UA) Barron Orr, PhD- Mentor: Arid Lands Studies (UA); Geospatial Extension Specialist Kristin Wisneski- Project Advisor: OALS Graduate Student Luis Huizar- Moral Support: University of Arizona

Overview Objective Three at risk populations and GPS transition. Green Valley Treasure Hunt (Walk Across Arizona) El Rio Weight Loss Fitness Program Treasure Hunt Ironwood Tree Experience Interpretation The Future and Stealth Health

Objective Encourage regular stealth PA with the integration of geospatial technology in three vulnerable populations. Are GPS and collaborative mapping a motivation to have fun and move? *PA = Physical Activity

Populations A vulnerable populations = Anyone with compromised levels of PA 1. Seniors 2. Low income women 3. Youth

Technology Garmin GPS Map60 Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver GPS Watch

Green Valley Social Center 16 Seniors 64-90 years old WAAZ = Walk Across Arizona Average of 1,848 steps walked Google MyMaps

Post-Questionnaire Results

El Rio Weight Loss Fitness Program 9 low income women ages 19-67 from South Tucson Walked an average of 1,164 steps Google MyMaps Results: 100% positive

Ironwood Tree Experience Aims at reconnecting youth with nature and their community Youth ages 12-14 16 week program Map their favorite places in nature Google MyMaps

Catalina State Park Camp-Out

Mid-Term Questionnaire Results

Interpretation 1. These three different populations like using GPS. 2. This research suggests that geospatial technology has the potential to encourage PA in vulnerable populations. 3. We are now integrating our GPS results into collaborative maps (via Google MyMaps) with NASA imagery providing the context for analysis and visualization.

Future These findings are being incorporated into a new federal study (“Stealth Health”) involving GPS in mobile phones and collaborative maps in social networks.

Acknowledgements Thank You! Ironwood Tree Experience (ITE) Walk Across Arizona Green Valley Social Center Arizona Cooperative Extension Office of Arid Land Studies Nutritional Sciences Department El Rio Community Health Center Thank You!

What is a GPS? Global Positioning System is a navigation tool. Give your position on earth with the information satellites send to the GPS receiver. We use it scientifically to encourage and measure PA and map. http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps1.htm

Stealth Health