Journal article
Perceptions of Nature and Access to Green Space in Four Urban Neighborhoods
International journal of environmental research and public health, v 16(13), p2313
29 Jun 2019
PMID: 31261862
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Abstract
Health benefits have been linked to spending time outdoors in nature and green space. However, there is some evidence of inequities to accessing safe outdoor space, particularly in low-resource communities. The primary aim of this study is to assess attitudes towards nature and use of green space in urban areas. A secondary aim is to describe perceptions of physician-initiated nature prescriptions that target local pediatric populations. We conducted six focus group interviews with 42 residents who were guardians or caretakers of children living in low-resource neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA. We analyzed interview data using a conventional content analysis approach. Three major themes emerged: (1) perceived benefits of being in nature (physical and mental health benefits), (2) barriers to time spent in nature (unsafe and undesirable conditions of local parks), and (3) desired features of outdoor green spaces (amenities that would increase park use). Additionally, we describe participants' reactions to the idea of a pediatrician-delivered prescription for outdoor green space exposure for a child in their care. Adherence to nature prescriptions programs may hinge on local green space resources, as well as experiential and perceptual barriers and facilitators to nature and park accessibility among caregivers tasked with fulfilling a nature prescription for a child in their care.
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- Title
- Perceptions of Nature and Access to Green Space in Four Urban Neighborhoods
- Creators
- Justine S Sefcik - University of PennsylvaniaMichelle C Kondo - Northern Research StationHeather Klusaritz - University of PennsylvaniaElisa Sarantschin - The MillSara Solomon - University of PennsylvaniaAbbey Roepke - University of PennsylvaniaEugenia C South - University of PennsylvaniaSara F Jacoby - University of Pennsylvania
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental research and public health, v 16(13), p2313
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Grant note
- T32 NR009356 / NINR NIH HHS
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Doctoral Nursing; Urban Health Collaborative
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000477039300002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85069260526
- Other Identifier
- 991020100194904721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Environmental Sciences
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health