Item/Scale | Range | Test-Retest Reliability: ICC (95 % CI) | Mean‡ | (SD)‡ |
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A. Types of residences | ||||
Types of residences in your neighborhood (not weighted)* | 1-6 | 0.80 (0.75, 0.83) | 2.88 | 1.69 |
B. Stores, facilities and other things in your neighborhood | ||||
B1. Kiosk/corner store/ small grocery | 1-5 | 0.73 (0.67, 0.78) | 4.22 | 1.08 |
B2. Supermarket | 1-5 | 0.73 (0.66, 0.78) | 2.80 | 1.32 |
B3. Fruit/vegetable market | 1-5 | 0.73 (0.67, 0.78) | 2.78 | 1.36 |
B4. Fast food restaurant | 1-5 | 0.82 (0.78, 0.86) | 3.06 | 1.49 |
B5. Non-fast food restaurant | 1-5 | 0.71 (0.65, 0.77) | 2.82 | 1.52 |
B6. Pub or bar* | 1-5 | 0.69 (0.62, 0.74) | 3.51 | 1.43 |
B7. Cinema/theatre* | 1-5 | 0.62 (0.54, 0.69) | 1.55 | 1.04 |
B8. Place of worship/ faith centre** | 1-5 | 0.67 (0.60, 0.73) | 2.84 | 1.41 |
B9. Computer/cell kiosks* | 1-5 | 0.75 (0.69, 0.79) | 3.07 | 1.50 |
B10. Library | 1-5 | 0.58 (0.49, 0.66) | 1.68 | 1.10 |
B11. Any school | 1-5 | 0.69 (0.63, 0.75) | 3.12 | 1.47 |
B12. Your workplace or school | 1-5 | 0.72 (0.65, 0.77) | 2.05 | 1.41 |
B13. Book store | 1-5 | 0.69 (0.61, 0.74) | 1.98 | 1.30 |
B14. Health clinic/ hospital* | 1-5 | 0.69 (0.62, 0.74) | 2.44 | 1.33 |
B15. Pharmacy/ chemist | 1-5 | 0.74 (0.68, 0.79) | 3.05 | 1.42 |
B16. Salon/ barber shop | 1-5 | 0.66 (0.58, 0.72) | 3.72 | 1.28 |
B17. Clothing store | 1-5 | 0.71 (0.65, 0.77) | 2.48 | 1.45 |
B18. Electronics shop* | 1-5 | 0.74 (0.68, 0.79) | 2.43 | 1.45 |
B19. Public bus or train stop | 1-5 | 0.70 (0.64, 0.76) | 2.76 | 1.53 |
B20. Taxi motorbike stop* | 1-5 | 0.68 (0.60, 0.74) | 3.47 | 1.45 |
B21. Sports field or court* | 1-5 | 0.69 (0.62, 0.74) | 2.47 | 1.40 |
B22. Other outdoor recreation space | 1-5 | 0.70 (0.63, 0.75) | 2.14 | 1.42 |
B23. Other indoor recreation facilities | 1-5 | 0.71 (0.64, 0.77) | 2.03 | 1.27 |
B24. Dance/ martial arts* | 1-5 | 0.63 (0.55, 0.70) | 1.59 | 1.17 |
B25. Tap/well, pond, river or stream for fresh water** | 1-5 | 0.50 (0.41, 0.58) | 4.36 | 1.25 |
B26. Farm** | 1-5 | 0.71 (0.64, 0.76) | 1.86 | 1.45 |
B27. Places for hunting/ collecting firewood** | 1-5 | 0.76 (0.70, 0.81) | 1.57 | 1.19 |
Destinations scale – mean of items 1-20 and 25 | 1.14-4.75 | 0.79 (0.74, 0.83) | 2.90 | 0.74 |
Recreation scale – mean of items 21-24 | 1-5 | 0.74 (0.68, 0.79) | 2.10 | 1.01 |
C. Access to services and places | ||||
C1. Stores are within easy walking distance of my house | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.74) | 3.20 | 1.04 |
C2. There are many places to go, such as food markets and restaurants, within easy walking distance of my house | 1-4 | 0.73 (0.68, 0.78) | 2.80 | 1.12 |
C3. It is easy to walk to a transit/transport stop from my house | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.73) | 3.06 | 1.06 |
C4. It is easy to walk to an outdoor recreation place space from my house* | 1-4 | 0.62 (0.55, 0.69) | 2.48 | 1.16 |
C5. It is easy to walk to an indoor recreation facility from my house* | 1-4 | 0.62 (0.54, 0.69) | 2.20 | 1.09 |
C6. Places to get essential supplies like water and firewood are within easy walking distance of my house** | 1-4 | 0.63 (0.56, 0.69) | 3.01 | 1.10 |
C7. There are gathering places within easy distance of my house* | 1-4 | 0.66 (0.59, 0.72) | 2.77 | 1.04 |
Access to services scale – mean of items 1-7 | 1-4 | 0.71 (0.64, 0.76) | 2.79 | 0.62 |
D. Roads and walking paths in my neighborhood | ||||
D1. The distance to walk to the closest next street in my neighborhood is usually short | 1-4 | 0.52 (0.43, 0.60) | 3.27 | 0.96 |
D2. There are many alternative roads for getting from place to place in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.54 (0.46, 0.62) | 3.26 | 0.95 |
D3. There are many unofficial routes connecting places in my area** | 1-4 | 0.62 (0.54, 0.68) | 2.86 | 1.09 |
D4. There are many shortcuts such as foot paths between roads in my area* | 1-4 | 0.64 (0.57, 0.71) | 2.80 | 1.10 |
D5. Some roads or walking/foot paths in my area are blocked by gates or barriers* | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.73) | 2.76 | 1.14 |
Roads and walking paths scale – mean of items 1-5 (after recodes) | 1.20-4 | 0.60 (0.53, 0.67) | 2.99 | 0.54 |
E. Places for walking, cycling and playing | ||||
E1. There are formally provided sidewalks on most of the roads in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.75 (0.69, 0.79) | 2.00 | 1.17 |
E2. The sidewalks in my neighborhood are well maintained* | 1-4 | 0.71 (0.65, 0.76) | 1.77 | 1.08 |
E3. The sidewalks in my neighborhood are often blocked by merchandise, construction materials, etc.** | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.73) | 2.37 | 1.24 |
E4. Sidewalks are separated from the road in my neighborhood by parked cars… | 1-4 | 0.61 (0.53, 0.68) | 1.80 | 1.08 |
E5. There is a grass/dirt strip that separates the road from the sidewalks in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.74 (0.69, 0.79) | 1.57 | 1.01 |
E6. There are signals or crosswalks / zebra crossings to help walkers cross the busy roads in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.74 (0.68, 0.79) | 1.72 | 1.09 |
E7. There are curb ramps that go from sidewalk level to road level at road crossings in my neighborhood to assist the elderly…* | 1-4 | 0.72 (0.66, 0.77) | 1.60 | 1.02 |
E8. There is enough time for people on foot to cross the road at crossing points/junctions with traffic lights, signals or robots* | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.73) | 1.93 | 1.14 |
E9. In my neighborhood there are busy roads that are dangerous to cross* | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.52, 0.67) | 2.58 | 1.19 |
E10. There are informal places for people to walk in my neighborhood** | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.52, 0.67) | 2.69 | 1.13 |
E11. The walk/foot paths in my neighborhood are generally of good quality…** | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.53, 0.67) | 2.13 | 1.14 |
E12. There are designated or marked places to bicycle…* | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.52, 0.67) | 1.60 | 0.99 |
Sidewalk scale – mean of items 1-5 | 1-4 | 0.76 (0.71, 0.80) | 1.90 | 0.73 |
Crossing scale – mean of items 6-9 | 1-4 | 0.70 (0.64, 0.75) | 1.96 | 0.67 |
Path infrastructure scale – mean of items 10-11 | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.52, 0.67) | 2.41 | 0.88 |
Places for walking, cycling, and playing overall scale – mean of all items in Section E | 1.08 – 3.92 | 0.80 (0.75, 0.83) | 1.98 | 0.56 |
F. Neighborhood Surroundings | ||||
F1. There are trees along the roads in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.74 (0.68, 0.78) | 2.34 | 1.24 |
F2. My neighborhood is clean and free of litter, garbage or stagnant water* | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.73) | 2.60 | 1.10 |
F3. My neighborhood is free from bad smells and odors** | 1-4 | 0.60 (0.52, 0.67) | 2.77 | 1.10 |
F4. There are beautiful natural sights/ views in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.75 (0.70, 0.80) | 2.47 | 1.12 |
F5. There are attractive buildings/ houses in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.74 (0.69, 0.79) | 2.82 | 1.02 |
F6. My neighborhood is generally free of unpleasant noises like highways, factories, trains, bars…** | 1-4 | 0.62 (0.54, 0.69) | 2.80 | 1.12 |
F7. My neighborhood is generally free of noticeable pollution and dust, such as from traffic or factories* | 1-4 | 0.63 (0.56, 0.69) | 2.75 | 1.05 |
F8. There are many pleasant natural sounds in my neighborhood such as from birds** | 1-4 | 0.67 (0.60, 0.73) | 2.66 | 1.06 |
Neighborhood surroundings scale - mean of items 1-8 | 1-4 | 0.78 (0.73, 0.82) | 2.65 | 0.66 |
G. Safety from Traffic | ||||
G1. There is so much traffic along nearby roads that it is difficult or unpleasant to walk or play in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.67 (0.60, 0.73) | 2.68 | 1.09 |
G2. The speed of traffic on most nearby roads in my neighborhood is usually slow | 1-4 | 0.63 (0.55, 0.69) | 2.65 | 1.06 |
G3. Most drivers exceed the speed limits in my neighborhood | 1-4 | 0.62 (0.55, 0.69) | 2.54 | 1.09 |
G4. Walking or playing is dangerous in my neighborhood because of careless or aggressive driving** | 1-4 | 0.66 (0.59, 0.72) | 2.69 | 1.06 |
G5. It could be dangerous to ride a bicycle in or near my neighborhood because of speed of traffic* | 1-4 | 0.70 (0.64, 0.75) | 2.93 | 1.13 |
G6. I am worried about playing or walking in my neighborhood and local streets because I am afraid of being injured by a car* | 1-4 | 0.77 (0.68, 0.83) | 2.09 | 1.09 |
Traffic scale - mean of items G1-5 and PC4 | 1-4 | 0.75 (0.70, 0.80) | 2.65 | 0.68 |
H. Safety from Crime | ||||
H1. There is a lot of crime in my neighborhood. | 1-4 | 0.79 (0.73, 0.83) | 2.89 | 1.07 |
H2. There is too much crime in my neighborhood to go outside for walks or play during the day. | 1-4 | 0.71 (0.65, 0.76) | 3.37 | 0.84 |
H3. There is too much crime in my neighborhood to go outside for walks or play at night. | 1-4 | 0.79 (0.74, 0.82) | 2.95 | 1.06 |
H4. There are groups of people or gangs in my neighborhood who make me feel threatened when I go out.** | 1-4 | 0.73 (0.67, 0.78) | 3.04 | 1.06 |
Crime scale - Mean of items 1-4 after reverse coding | 1-4 | 0.82 (0.78, 0.86) | 3.06 | 0.82 |
I. Personal Safety | ||||
I1. I see and can talk to people when I am walking in my neighborhood.* | 1-4 | 0.63 (0.55, 0.69) | 3.27 | 0.89 |
I2. There are stray dogs or dangerous animals that scare me in my neighborhood.** | 1-4 | 0.68 (0.61, 0.74) | 2.77 | 1.15 |
I3. The roads in my neighborhood are well lit at night. | 1-4 | 0.70 (0.64, 0.75) | 2.33 | 1.19 |
Personal Safety Scale - Mean of I1-2 and E9 | 1-4 | 0.67 (0.60, 0.73) | 2.80 | 0.61 |
J. Stranger Danger | ||||
PC1. I am worried about my child playing or being outside alone or with friends around my house (e.g. yard, driveway, apartment common area), because I am afraid of them being taken or hurt by a stranger.* | 1-4 | 0.73 (0.65, 0.80) | 2.34 | 1.13 |
PC2. I am worried about my child playing or walking alone or with friends in my neighborhood and local streets because I am afraid of them being taken or hurt by a stranger.* | 1-4 | 0.77 (0.69, 0.83) | 2.24 | 1.16 |
PC3. I am worried about my child being alone or with friends in a local or nearby park because I am afraid of them being taken or hurt by a stranger* | 1-4 | 0.78 (0.70, 0.84) | 2.30 | 1.13 |
Stranger Danger Scale - Mean of parent-reported Items 1-3 | 1-4 | 0.79 (0.72, 0.84) | 2.29 | 1.03 |