Table 3. Reason for Physical Activity, by Location, Among Adults (N = 297) in Rural North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic, August 3–September 15, 2020a .
| Variable | Parks/trails, n = 183 | Neighborhood, n = 183 | Home, n = 208 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For exercise | 162 (88.5) | 153 (83.6) | 138 (66.3) |
| To experience nature | 141 (77.0) | 105 (57.4) | — |
| To get out of the house | 174 (95.1) | 163 (89.1) | — |
| To do something normal | 123 (67.2) | 106 (57.9) | 125 (60.1) |
| For mental health | 146 (79.8) | 129 (70.5) | 155 (74.5) |
| To take the kids outside | 113 (61.7) | 107 (58.5) | 99 (47.6) |
| To walk the dog | 92 (50.3) | 106 (57.9) | — |
| To connect with others | 46 (25.1) | 44 (24.0) | 28 (13.5) |
| To maintain health/fitness | 139 (76.0) | 113 (61.7) | 158 (76.0) |
| To prepare for future events | 13 (7.1) | 9 (4.9) | 17 (8.2) |
| To reduce sitting time | 124 (67.8) | 113 (61.7) | 134 (64.4) |
Abbreviation: —, Variable was not offered as a response for the listed location.
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Values are number (percentage).