Nurturing healthy and resilient communities: An in-depth bibliometric analysis of walkability within the built environment

Journal of Transport & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 41, P. 101981 - 101981

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of measurement tools and senior engagement in urban nature: Health benefits and behavioral patterns analysis

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 91, P. 103410 - 103410

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The engagement of senior citizens with urban nature has been shown to provide multiple health benefits and mitigate issues associated demographic aging. This review utilized the PRISMA methodology systematically analyze relationship between monitoring tools, seniors' behaviors in nature, influencing factors. main findings are as follows: (1) 4 types, including self-reports, on-site observations, sensors, third-party data, 24 sub-types measurement tools: ranging from questionnaires crowdsourced imagery services. Self-reports capture participants' awareness behaviors, observations record various types sensors collect indicators detect body's direct responses, data representative behavior large samples. (2) categories 45 behaviors: physical sports leisure recreational relaxation, passive social care based on their characteristics purposes. Physical most common for elderly walking being frequently measured behavior. (3) 36 factors: diabetes risk balanced meal habits, classified into vitality lifestyle health. affected category, receiving more academic attention. Gardening is identified having benefits. provides a classification tools detailed discussion future trends field. It actionable insights researchers, designers, city managers, policymakers select appropriate tool sub-tools better understand people nature. can also help them right type sub-behaviors investigate line research goals improve well-being.

Language: Английский

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A conceptual framework to mitigate the adverse effects of surface urban heat islands through urban acupuncture: a two-phase scenario of diagnosis and prescription at the neighborhood scale

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Rising temperatures, a major global environmental challenge, negatively impact health, the environment, society, and economy. Surface Urban Heat Islands (SUHI), exacerbated by urbanization climate change, intensify vulnerabilities for urban areas residents. planning design aime to reduce these through large-scale small-scale interventions. However, addressing significance of capillary effects resulting from interventions bottom-up community engagement is important. acupuncture (UA) an emerging approach in contemporary that focuses on mitigate SUHIs at level. This study develops framework mitigating impacts UA implementation design. The proposed consists two key phases: diagnosis prescription. During phase, we analyzed heat-vulnerable points identify indicators contributing development exacerbation SUHIs. Then, employed Matrix Cross Impact Multiplications Applied Classification (MICMAC) technique comprehensively assess 75 influential related structure across various aspects scales, focusing mesoscale. Among them, 30 leading were identified, which morphological emerged as significant catalysts. Moving prescription developed UA-based called “5 Wh Question” addresses five fundamental questions: why, who, what, how, where. Our findings can provide comprehensive solutions policymakers planners address identified points.

Language: Английский

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Uncovering Key Components of Semi-Public Spaces in Multi-Unit Residences for Enhancing Social Sustainability

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 121, P. 106155 - 106155

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Housing insecurity pathways to physiological and epigenetic manifestations of health among aging adults: a conceptual model

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Introduction Housing insecurity is a social determinant of health, as evidenced by its associations with mental, physical, and biological outcomes. The scientific understanding the mechanisms which housing associated health still limited. This review adapts existing stress process models to propose conceptual model illustrating potential pathways linking specific stressor physiological epigenetic manifestations among aging adults. Methods narrative examines literature across multiple fields, including public psychology, sociology. selected for this was identified through databases Web Science, PubMed, JSTOR, Google Scholar; primarily peer-reviewed empirical studies, reviews, research reports published in English between 1981 2024; principally based United States context. A synthesis presented proposed model. Results supports existence two main predictors insecurity: sociodemographic characteristics historical/current mediating include behaviors, psychosocial resources, structural resources. Moderating factors affecting government assistance, chronic discrimination/unfair treatment, individual differences. These interdependent moderating affect reactivity, proximal manifestation stress, contributes distal Discussion implications prevalence adults growing States, significant disparities, given percentage population. Further testing will elucidate how connected provide insight into preventive strategies ameliorate adverse effects on

Language: Английский

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Long-term outcomes of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a cohort study protocol

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 7, 2025

Introduction Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC) presents a multifaceted interplay demographic, clinical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. Quantification at the individual level these factors remains underexplored. Our study aims to address this knowledge gap by analyzing long-term health implications PASC, utilizing comprehensive integration spatiotemporal, data. Methods analysis The will enroll over 4,000 confirmed COVID-19 patients from Gansu Provincial Hospital, treated December 2022 May 2023, as baseline. These are spread across 14 cities in Province, with geographic coordinates ranging 92°13′E 108°46′E 32°31’N 42°57’N. Follow-ups be conducted via structured telephone interviews 24, 36, 48 months post-discharge, 2024 2027, assess PASC outcomes. Participants categorized into three age groups: children teenagers (birth 18 years), adults (18–65 older adult (over 65 years). Environmental data corresponding each case also integrated. primary objective is persistence outcomes symptoms. Secondary objectives focus on evaluating acute infection phase, its progression, efficacy medical management strategies influencing trajectories. Mixed-effects models utilized evaluate impact various while spatiotemporal analyses explore correlations between environmental conditions diagnosis recovery trajectories PASC. Ethics dissemination Hospital’s research ethics committee has approved protocol. Participation voluntary, informed consent obtained all participants. Study results published peer-reviewed journals. Clinical trial registration ChiCTR2400091805.

Language: Английский

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A multidimensional analysis of older adults wellbeing and health literacy in Alentejo: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 25, 2025

The global increase in the older adults population which represents 22% Portugal and is especially pronounced Alentejo region, posed noteworthy challenges. Social isolation, particularly rural areas, requires policies that promote inclusion wellbeing, such as social prescription. This study aimed to conduct a multidimensional assessment of individuals Alentejo, evaluating quality life, functionality, loneliness health literacy. A cross-sectional design was performed involving 344 participants aged 65 over, residing region. Validated scales Questionnaires were used assess sociodemographic characteristics, Data analyzed using SPSS software, employing descriptive inferential statistics identify significant patterns relationships between variables. sample consisted 52% women, with an average age 75.3 years (SD = 7.31; range 65-96 years). Wellbeing, measured by WHO-5 index, preserved score 53 4.29). Loneliness prevalent, 50% experiencing it, on UCLA Scale 41.9 5.59). Pain anxiety most commonly reported issues according EQ-5D-3L, 57.3% reporting pain/discomfort 48.5% anxiety/depression. Health literacy levels low, with, only 6.4% exhibiting excellent literacy, while 45.0% had problematic or inadequate findings suggest preserved, differences exist men well urban residents. Mobility, pain, primary factors affecting Quality areas. Low identified barrier autonomy effective management, emphasizing need for tailored interventions active healthy aging.

Language: Английский

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Anxiety symptoms and coping strategies used by older adults during COVID-19: A national e-study of linkages among and between them

PLOS mental health., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(4), P. e0000304 - e0000304

Published: April 29, 2025

A global pandemic is a hardly typical and anxiety-dampening event. Research in the first year of COVID-19 tells associations between advancing age anxiety dampening. The aim this study was to further investigate by examining creating blueprint older Canadians’ symptoms pandemic-related coping strategies, linkages among them. national e-survey conducted second with 1,327 Canadians, when public health measures lifted. Anxiety were measured using Geriatric Scale - 10. Participants also completed Coping Stress personal assessment tool. Network Analyses revealed troubling trio central importance our respondents: feelings restlessness, muscle tension having no control over their lives. Restless my life explained 64–68% variance 8 other symptoms. seemed occur through trial error. Some strategies appeared work tandem others opposition each other. Remembered resilience staying active functioned as bridges shielding people from worry, spurning remedial actions. This provides evidence stable predictable network containing three particularly pernicious complex arduous nature mentally healthy recovery work. visual representation how can operate might help better understand own symptom experiences. Combining two networks offers what within-person look like teaching tool for practitioners program developers; could gain added insight into experience.

Language: Английский

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The Silver Agri Age project in Italy: a Montessori-inspired social intervention with older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Single-group pre-post pilot study protocol

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 16, 2025

Introduction According to literature, an estimated percentage of 10–15% people diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment each year develop Alzheimer’s dementia. Prevention and non-pharmacological treatments play important role in dealing this emergency. In regard, literature has highlighted how exposure nature, participation horticultural cognitive activities, adopting a Montessori approach are useful counteract decline promote well-being. Therefore, the Silver Agri Age pilot study will test Montessori-inspired social intervention that be carried out on farms Marche Region (Central Italy) authorized for agriculture aimed at older adult population mild impairment order improve their well-being quality life. This paper describes protocol main outcome. Methods Four involved three participating study, total 12 participants. The inclusion criteria age ≥ 55, Mini-Mental State Examination 24, ability willingness sign informed consent. evaluation focus assessment person’s emotional well-being, life quality, status. To evaluate feasibility project, participants’ engagement activities satisfaction subjects caregivers project also assessed. Discussion conclusion During three-month phase different farming proposed. Activities include sensory stimulation socialization within farm. Since according Montessori-based programs nature generate positive effects, participants assessed as primary outcome secondary Additionally, we believe promoting progressively challenging autonomy may help stabilize decline. level Ultimately, provide insights into possibility integrating prototype improving MCI dementia prevention service system. Clinical trial ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06754202.

Language: Английский

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Promoting stress and anxiety recovery in older adults: assessing the therapeutic influence of biophilic green walls and outdoor view

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 15, 2024

Previous research has already provided evidence regarding the favorable impact of green walls and outdoor views on stress reduction anxiety alleviation. However, there been limited exploration into combined effects older adults. In this study, a between-subjects experiment was conducted using virtual reality (VR) technology with 23 participants. Following exposure to stressors, each participant underwent four randomized sessions, lasting 5 min, in various environments, encompassing non-biophilic biophilic environments (including walls, views, their combination). Throughout process, we measured physiological indicators responses, including heart rate, rate variability, skin conductance levels, blood pressure, biometric sensors. Psychological changes participants, were evaluated through State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, recovery scales, self-reported emotional assessments. conclusion, comparison adults consistently exhibited lower experienced superior relief, demonstrated improved nature connectedness notably faster rate. These findings suggest that incorporation principles indoor public activity spaces within care facilities can significantly contribute alleviation among Furthermore, these appear be contingent specific types environments. results provide substantial support design common facilities.

Language: Английский

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