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Table 4 Factors considered important when choosing a nature area to visit in Östersund municipality

From: Promoting outdoor recreation among older adults in Sweden – a theoretical and empirical foundation for the development of an intervention

Factor

n (%)

Close to one’s home

174 (64.9)

Marked paths and trails

108 (40.3)

Peace and tranquility

98 (38.6)

Familiar environments

87 (32.5)

Adapted rest areas, tables and benches

84 (31.3)

Safety

39 (14.6)

Mobile phone coverage

37 (13.8)

Opportunities for transportation

31 (11.6)

Information signs

31 (11.6)

Printed information

20 (7.5)

Non-adapted environment and pristine nature

19 (7.1)

Digital information

13 (4.9)

Other visitors

12 (4.5)

  1. * Multiple choices were possible