Addressing inequity: evaluation of an intervention to improve accessibility and quality of a green space
| العنوان: | Addressing inequity: evaluation of an intervention to improve accessibility and quality of a green space |
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| المؤلفون: | Siren Hope, Geir Arild Espnes, Matluba Khan, Kirsti Sarheim Anthun, Ruth Bell, Monica Lillefjell, Ruca Elisa Katrin Maass |
| المصدر: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Issue 24 |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI, 2019. |
| سنة النشر: | 2019 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Research design, Adult, Male, Relaxation, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, suburban area, Population, Personal Satisfaction, 010501 environmental sciences, 01 natural sciences, Article, 03 medical and health sciences, equity, 0302 clinical medicine, Residence Characteristics, Surveys and Questionnaires, 11. Sustainability, green space, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, 030212 general & internal medicine, Social determinants of health, Marketing, 10. No inequality, education, Socioeconomic status, Exercise, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, education.field_of_study, Equity (economics), Norway, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Life satisfaction, health, Middle Aged, Social relation, accessibility, Socioeconomic Factors, quality, Environment Design, Female, use, Psychology |
| الوصف: | Green space areas offer several benefits that support our physical, psychological, and social health. However, the level of engagement with green space areas may not be the same across population groups. Using a mixed-method research design, we investigated the use of a green space area and whether and how the area was beneficial for health, social inclusion, and physical activity for all socioeconomic groups in a suburban area in Norway. The study showed significantly increased use of the area from 2015&ndash 2018 and that users belonged to different socioeconomic groups. The motivation for using the area was the opportunity to experience nature and to interact socially. While no significant changes in self-rated health, life satisfaction, or levels of physical activity were found, the study indicates that factors such as location, availability, and designated places for social interaction are important motivating factors for use. Users from the lower socioeconomic groups were among the frequent users but were also the least satisfied with the quality and availability of the path. Our findings call for closer consideration of the location and availability of green spaces and that including places for social interaction and relaxation can contribute to increased use of green spaces. |
| وصف الملف: | application/pdf |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 1661-7827 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::b49184bcab992bfe6a44df8a7a36aa8b |
| Rights: | OPEN |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsair.doi.dedup.....b49184bcab992bfe6a44df8a7a36aa8b |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 16617827 |
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