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Table 2 Bennett’s kappa PABAK analysis of challenges/barriers of active transport to school (pooled sample of Kenya and Nigeria) -parent vs. child report

From: Development and convergent validity of new self-administered questionnaires of active transportation in three African countries: Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria

Item

n

Bennett’s Kappa

Strength of Agreement

There are too many hills along the way

2012

0.64

Substantial

There are no suitable walking/running or biking paths

2002

0.39

Fair

The route is boring (nothing interesting to see)

2025

0.43

Moderate

The route does not have good lighting

1997

0.30

Fair

There is too much traffic along the route

2005

0.37

Fair

There are dangerous crossings

1997

0.41

Moderate

My child gets too hot and sweaty

1993

0.37

Fair

No other children walk/run or bike to school

1983

0.48

Moderate

It’s not considered fashionable to walk/run or bike

1088

0.48

Moderate

My child has too many things to carry

1992

0.51

Moderate

It is easier for me to drive my child

1972

0.46

Moderate

It involves too much planning ahead

1964

0.40

Fair

It is unsafe because of crime (strangers, gangs, drugs)

1988

0.36

Fair

My child gets bullied, teased, harassed

1977

0.53

Moderate

There is nowhere to leave a bike safely

1993

0.36

Fair

There are stray dogs or other dangerous animals

1986

0.45

Moderate

It is too far

2000

0.43

Moderate

The route is difficult to walk/run or bike because of garbage, water or bad smells

1997

0.42

Moderate

The route is isolated

1988

0.42

Moderate

My child has a disability

1996

0.77

Substantial