Table 2.
Perceived neighbourhood environment characteristics
| Neighbourhood environment characteristics (N = 1320) | Mean | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure for walking | Sidewalks in the main street [Q1] | 3.32 (1.426) | 4 (2–4) |
| Grass/sand strip for walking in the by-roads with vehicular traffic [Q2] | 2.23 (1.208) | 2.0 (1–3) | |
| Pavements/ sidewalks free of obstruction [Q3] | 2.97 (1.418) | 2.0 (2–4 | |
| Pavements/ sidewalks free of hazards [Q4] | 3.77 (1.208) | 4.0 (3–5) | |
| Aesthetics and facilities for cycling | Special lanes, separated paths to cycle [Q5] | 1.42 (0.722) | 1.0 (1–2) |
| Shade in the pathways [Q6] | 3.32 (1.229) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Trees in the neighbourhood [Q7] | 3.07 (1.233) | 3.0 (2–4) | |
| Interesting/pleasant things to look (Natural sights, beautiful buildings) [Q8] | 2.40 (1.043) | 2.0 (2–4) | |
| Vehicular traffic safety | Free of dust and fumes [Q14] | 2.83 (1.364) | 2.0 (2–4) |
| Low movement of traffic [Q15] | 3.06 (1.243) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Low speed of vehicles [16] | 3.15 (1.169) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Less road traffic accidents [Q20] | 3.49 (1.214) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Access and connectivity | Alternative routes for getting from place to place [Q9] | 3.70 (0.879) | 4.0 (4–4) |
| Many places that need to be visited day to day are within easy walking distance [Q10] | 3.65 (1.112) | 4.0 (4–4) | |
| Short distance to main road [Q11] |
3.82 (1.046) |
4.0 (4–4) | |
| Short distance to transit stop/ public transport [Q12] | 3.76 (1.050) | 4.0 (4–4) | |
| Terrain is not hilly and good for walking [Q13] | 4.12 (1.033) | 4.0 (4–4) | |
| Presence of pedestrian crossing, signals and overhead bridges [Q24] | 3.09 (1.244) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Recreation facilities for PA | Free or very low cost centres for sports and exercise [Q17] | 2.88 (1.137) | 3.0 (2–4) |
| Public spaces for sport and recreation (Park, beach) [Q18] | 3.15 (1.182) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Easy access to the public places for sports and recreation [Q19] | 3.11 (1.188) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Safety | Low crime rate[Q21] | 3.35 (1.205) | 4.0 (2–4) |
| Well-lit roads [Q22] | 2.61 (1.173) | 2.0 (2–4) | |
| Free of stray animals [Q23] | 3.26 (1.179) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Social cohesion | Harmony between people in the neighbourhood [Q25] | 3.68 (0.948) | 4.0 (3–4) |
| Respect among persons in the neighbourhood [Q26] | 3.46 (0.965) | 4.0 (3–4) | |
| Free of social disorder/ social disputes [Q27] | 3.57 (0.889) | 4.0 (3–4) | |
| Helpful people in the neighbourhood [Q28] | 3.83 (0.745) | 4.0 (4–4) | |
| Trustworthy people in the neighbourhood [Q29] | 3.43 (0.927) | 4.0 (3–4) | |
| Good interactions between people in the neighbourhood [Q30] | 3.28 (1.016) | 4.0 (2–4) | |
| Social acceptance of PA | People in the neighbourhood physically active [Q31] | 2.86 (1.134) | 3.0 (2–4) |
| The people encourage each other for active living [Q32] | 2.32 (0.940) | 2.0 (2–3) | |
| Social acceptance for being active for day to day activities [Q33] | 3.20 (0.997) | 3.0 (2–4) | |
| social acceptance for walking, exercising and recreational PA [Q34] | 2.87 (1.004) | 3.0 (2–4) | |
| Composite land use mix and accessibility score | 3.33 (0.813) | 3.36 (2.8–4.0) | |