Table 2.
Descriptive characteristics of the study sample depicted across urban design
| Variables | Total | Grid | Fractured grid | Curvilinear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sampled schools | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 |
| Total sample | 331 | 95 | 100 | 136 |
| Boys | 166 | 45 | 53 | 68 |
| Girls | 165 | 50 | 47 | 68 |
| Age 10 | 70 | 16 | 25 | 29 |
| Age 11 | 91 | 32 | 22 | 37 |
| Age 12 | 85 | 27 | 26 | 32 |
| Age 13 | 64 | 13 | 23 | 28 |
| Age 14 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| Mean age (SD; Min,Max) | 11.6 (1.1; 10,14) | 11.6 (1.1; 10,14) | 11.5 (1.2; 10,14) | 11.63 (1.2; 10,14) |
| Mean body mass index (SD; Min,Max) | 19.9 (4; 13.4,35.9) | 19.8 (4.2; 14,35.9) | 20.3 (4.2; 13.4,34.3) | 19.7 (3.7; 14.2,33.8) |
| Mean accelerometer Wear-time/day (SD; Min,Max) | 796.3 (51.1; 653.3,930.2) | 794 (53.1; 680.8,930.2) | 797 (53.3; 653.3,915) | 797.3 (48.1; 684.5,910.6) |
| Mean MVPA/day (SD; Min,Max) | 71.2 (31.8; 8,234.5) | 72.8 (33.7; 8,178.1) | 67.3 (32.9; 13.3,234.5) | 73.1 (29.4; 16.6,182) |
| Mean SB/day (SD; Min,Max) | 540.2 (64.8; 317.4,691.3) | 537.8 (68.9; 317.4, 682.6) | 546 (70.5; 344, 691.3) | 537.3 (57; 379.7,663.4) |
| Mean LPA/day (SD; Min,Max) | 184.7 (38.9; 92.5,311.6) | 183.3 (39.1; 104.4,282.5) | 183 (40.9; 92.5,311.6) | 187 (37.4; 98 294.6) |
Accelerometer wear-time, MVPA, SB and LPA values are expressed in minutes.
LPA, light physical activity; Max, maximum; Min, minimum; MVPA, moderate to vigorous physical activity; SB, sedentary behaviour.