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Measuring the differences of neighbourhood environment and physical activity in gated and non-gated neighbourhoods in Karachi, Pakistan

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  • Yasmeen Gul
  • Zahid Sultan
  • Mehdi Moeinaddini
  • Gul Ahmed Jokhio

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Neighbourhood environment (NE) is important for physical activity (PA); however, no studies have compared the NE and PA in gated neighbourhoods, especially in developing countries. Therefore, the objective of this study is to compare NE and PA between gated and non-gated neighbourhoods. Objective and subjective (n = 1042) methods and independent sample t-tests were used. Results show that all the indicators are significantly different except housing density. Vigorous Physical Activity (VPA) is higher in gated but walking is higher in non-gated neighbourhoods. Therefore, it can be concluded that gating can reduce walking habits of people living in gated neighbourhoods in developing countries.

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  • Yasmeen Gul & Zahid Sultan & Mehdi Moeinaddini & Gul Ahmed Jokhio, 2019. "Measuring the differences of neighbourhood environment and physical activity in gated and non-gated neighbourhoods in Karachi, Pakistan," Journal of Urban Design, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(3), pages 494-513, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjudxx:v:24:y:2019:i:3:p:494-513
    DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2018.1468216
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    1. Sumaira Kayani & Jin Wang & Michele Biasutti & María Luisa Zagalaz Sánchez & Tayyaba Kiyani & Saima Kayani, 2020. "Mechanism Between Physical Activity and Academic Anxiety: Evidence from Pakistan," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-17, April.
    2. Asifa Iqbal & Tahira Shaukat & Humaira Nazir, 2024. "Safety Perceptions and Micro-Segregation: Exploring Gated- and Non-Gated-Community Dynamics in Quetta, Pakistan," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-20, May.
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