Table A1.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics based on the Sample of Students.
| Socio-Demographic Characteristics | Girls (n = 49) | Boys (n = 72) | Total (N = 121) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years in M ± SD) | 13.1 ± 0.9 | 13.1 ± 0.9 | 13.1 ± 0.9 |
| Educational level/school’s region | |||
| (a) high/urban | 13 (26.5%) | 29 (40.3%) | 42 (34.7%) |
| (b) intermediate/suburban | 36 (73.5%) | 43 (59.7%) | 79 (65.3%) |
| Number of inhabitants | |||
| (a) city | 13 (26.5%) | 29 (40.3%) | 42 (34.7%) |
| (b) medium-sized town | 15 (30.6%) | 22 (30.6%) | 37 (30.6%) |
| (c) small town | 21 (42.9%) | 21 (29.2%) | 42 (34.7%) |
| Bicycle ownership | |||
| (a) yes | 43 (87.8%) | 72 (100%) | 115 (95.0%) |
| (b) no | 6 (12.2%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (5.0%) |
| Ability to cycle | |||
| (a) yes | 49 (100%) | 72 (100%) | 121 (100%) |
| (b) no | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Cycling to school (habit) | |||
| (a) yes | 20 (44.4%) | 51 (72.9%) | 71 (61.7%) |
| (b) no | 25 (55.6%) | 19 (27.1%) | 44 (38.3%) |
| Cycling to school (days/week in M ± SD) | 1.6 ± 2.0 | 2.7 ± 2.0 | 2.3 ± 2.0 |
| Cycling distance home/school (km in M ± SD) | 3.3 ± 2.6 | 4.0 ± 3.1 | 3.7 ± 2.9 |
km = kilometer; M = means; SD = standard deviation.