Appendix.

Principal Component and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Items From the Health-Promoting Neighborhood Questionnaire (HPNQ).

Item	Principal component analysis (n = 548)				Confirmatory factor analysis (n = 658)
	Factor loadings		Communalities		Standardized loadings (standard error)
	Home	Workplace	Home	Workplace	HPNQ–home	HPNQ–workplace
1.  Bicycle and pedestrian lanes allow safe circulation.	.66	.61	.44	.37	.55 (.04)	.57 (.03)
2.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are available within walking distance.	.60	.69	.37	.48	.54 (.04)	.65 (.03)
3.  Population of the neighborhood is friendly (e.g., people smile or greet when they meet, help each other, etc.).	.51	.63	.29	.40	.32 (.04)	.50 (.04)
4.  The neighborhood is well maintained and looks nice (e.g., cleanliness, presence of trees, interesting buildings, or attractive shops).	.61	.66	.38	.46	.36 (.04)	.57 (.04)
5.  Sports facilities are available (e.g., swimming pools, fitness centers, soccer or tennis courts).	.74	.75	.56	.57	.77 (.03)	.73 (.03)
6.  The neighborhood offers green spaces that promote relaxation or the practice of sports.	.76	.79	.58	.64	.76 (.03)	.80 (.02)
7.  The neighborhood is safe enough so that I feel comfortable to walk alone.	.54	.50	.30	.26	.41 (.04)	.45 (.04)
8.  There are places for socializing (e.g., benches, picnic tables, outdoor terraces, community halls).	.70	.81	.51	.67	.69 (.03)	.79 (.03)