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Table 2 Perceived neighbourhood environment characteristics

From: Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka

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)