Table 4 |
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Neighbourhood factors identified using principal components analysis |
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| Factor |
Items contributing to factor |
Direction of correlation |
Label for factor |
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| 1 |
Pleasantness for walking |
Positive |
Safe and pleasant surroundings |
| Attractiveness |
Positive |
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| Safety walking after dark |
Positive |
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| Likelihood of attack |
Positive |
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| 2 |
Public transport |
Negative |
Low traffic |
| Traffic volume |
Positive |
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| Traffic noise |
Positive |
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| Road safety for cyclists |
Positive |
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| 3 |
Proximity to park |
Positive |
Convenience for walking |
| Green space |
Positive |
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| Proximity to shops |
Positive |
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| Routes for walking |
Positive |
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Ogilvie et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2008 5:32 doi:10.1186/1479-5868-5-32 |
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