TABLE 2—
Walkers’ Perceptions of Program Components in the Walking-Plus-Social Marketing Program from Baseline to 12 Months: Positive Action for Today’s Health Trial, United States, February 2009–January 2010
| Program Component Perceptionsa | % (No.) or Mean (No.) |
| Increased access for walking in neighborhood | |
| Familiar enough with the trail to walk it independently | 100 (15) |
| Enjoys scenery on the trail | 87 (15) |
| Increased safety and positive perceptions of safety | |
| Feels safe on the trail | 100 (15) |
| Feels supported by police | 100 (15) |
| Wants police support | 100 (14) |
| Increased resident social connectedness of program and motivation to walk | |
| Social interaction is the main reason for participation | 48 (13) |
| Likes door hangers | 89 (9) |
| Likes calendars | 100 (15) |
| Program enjoymentb | 9.07 (15) |
a
Items endorsed dichotomously as “yes” or “no”; percentages represent the proportion of “yes” endorsements.
b
Item scores ranged from 1 to 10, with 1 indicating boredom and 10 indicating fun.