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Table 3 Statements of the questionnaire

From: Women in a safe and healthy urban environment: environmental top priorities for the women’s presence in urban public spaces

Factors

Items

security

1.The space be of mental health atmosphere

variety

2.People of different ages attend that space

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

3.View, paint, and materials used in the space be in harmony with the surrounding environment

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

4.The place being far or near is of no importance

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

5.The public space be clean and far from sound and air pollution

security

6.The space be defensible (little crime and malefaction be committed in the space)

permeability

7.Public access to the public urban space be considered

variety

8.Diverse uses and performance be available in the space

variety

9.Creative and diverse color composition be used in the space

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

10.There be integrity in the whole space and little dispersion of elements

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

11.The space be in order in is details and generalities

Identity

12.The space design be in accordance with culture, customs and traditions of the region

Eventuality

Collective memory

13.Cultural events occur in the space

Eventuality

Collective memory

14.Social events occur in the space

Eventuality

Collective memory

15.Religious events occur in the space

Eventuality

Collective memory

16.Sporting events occur in the space

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

17.Peace be its distinct characteristic

Complexity

18.The space be full of soul and liveliness

liberty

19.There be no noting eye in the space

permeability

20.The space be of broad and wide perspective

liberty

21.There be freedom and discretion for women to do different activities in the space

permeability

22.The space be clear and open

Complexity

23.There be indistinct and discoverable points in the space

Attention to the climate

24.Existence of natural elements be highlighted (trees, fountains, birds and the likes

variety

25.Different social stratums attend the public space

permeability

26.The spaces be just near to our residence/house

Security

27.The space security be provided by some organs of government (such as police)

variety

28.Both genders (male and female) attend the space

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

29.Suites and all other welfare equipment be included

Complexity

30.The space be a noisy and lively place due to crowds of people

permeability

31.At least the space be located in urban texture

Identity

32.The space be walled

Compatibility with behavioral patterns

33.The space could be used at different hours of the day and in different seasons

Identity

34.The space be a warm and friendly place