Investigation of Perceived Walkability of Neighborhood Environment According to Physical Activity Level and Body Composition of Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This research examined the relationship between physical activity status and perceived walkability in the neighborhood environment during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 88 volunteer adults, 45 females and 43 males, aged 18-65 participated in the study. An online IPAQ-Short Form and Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale were administered to the participants. In addition, daily step counts were determined to determine objective physical activity levels. Data are given with mean and standard deviation values. The collected data were analyzed by correlation and t test in SPSS program. Significance level was taken as p