NDLI: Validity of environmental audits using GigaPan® and Google Earth Technology

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Twardzik, Erica Antonakos, Cathy Baiers, Ross Dubowitz, Tamara Clarke, Philippa Colabianchi, Natalie
Abstract	Background Health behaviors are shaped by the context in which people live. However, documenting environmental context has remained a challenge. More specifically, direct observation techniques require large investments in time and resources and auditing the environment through web-based platforms has limited stability in spatio-temporal imagery. This study examined the validity of a new methodology, using GigaPan® imagery, where we took photos locally and, stitched them together using GigaPan® technology, and quantified environmental attributes from the resulting panoramic photo. For comparison, we examined validity using Google Earth imagery. Methods A total of 464 street segments were assessed using three methods: GigaPan® audits, Google Earth audits, and direct observation audits. Thirty-seven different attributes were captured representing three broad constructs: land use, traffic and safety, and amenities. Sensitivity (i.e. the proportion of true positives) and specificity (i.e. the proportion of true negatives) were used to estimate the validity of GigaPan® and Google Earth audits using direct observation audits as the gold standard. Results Using GigaPan®, sensitivity was 80% or higher for 6 of 37 items and specificity was 80% or higher for 31 of 37 items. Using Google Earth, sensitivity was 80% or higher for 8 of 37 items and specificity was 80% or higher for 30 of 37 items. The validity of GigaPan® and Google Earth was similar, with significant differences in sensitivity and specificity for 7 items and 2 items, respectively. Conclusion GigaPan® performed well, especially when identifying features absent from the environment. A major strength of the GigaPan® technology is its ability to be implemented quickly in the field relative to direct observation. GigaPan® is a method to consider as an alternative to direct observation when temporality is prioritized or Google Earth imagery is unavailable.
Related Links	https://ij-healthgeographics.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12942-018-0147-7.pdf
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DOI	10.1186/s12942-018-0147-7
Journal	International Journal of Health Geographics
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	17
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2018-07-06
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Health Informatics Human Geography Epidemiology Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Medical Geography GigaPan® Methodology Environmental audit Built environment
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Subject	Computer Science Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Business, Management and Accounting
Journal Impact Factor	3/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	4.1/2023

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