Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 833, С. 155095 - 155095

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2022

While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural measures also unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing evidence shows that exposure to the natural environment (e.g., blue-green spaces) can improve human health wellbeing. In this narrative review, we synthesized about nature's contributions wellbeing during first two years of pandemic. We found pandemic, people experienced multiple types nature, including both outdoors indoors. Frequency visits outdoor areas (i.e., public parks) depended lockdown severity socio-cultural contexts. Other forms nature exposure, as spending time in private gardens viewing greenery from windows, may increased. The majority suggests pandemic was associated with less depression, anxiety, stress, more happiness life satisfaction. Additionally, correlated inactivity fewer sleep disturbances. Evidence mixed regarding associations between COVID-related outcomes, while might be greater rates transmission mortality when proper social distancing were not maintained. Findings whether helped ameliorate inequities by impacting lower-socioeconomic populations than their higher-socioeconomic counterparts for example mixed. Based these findings, argue buffered negative behavioral impacts Recovery resilience current crises future improved nature-based infrastructure, interventions, designs, governance.

Язык: Английский

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Behaviour in public open spaces: A systematic review of studies with quantitative research methods

Building and Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 223, С. 109444 - 109444

Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Leisure Engagement during COVID-19 and Its Association with Mental Health and Wellbeing in U.S. Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(3), С. 1081 - 1081

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2022

Leisure engagement has risen as a salient societal issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only because it provides pathway for people to continue meeting their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs, but also due phenomenal juxtaposition of general increases in leisure time unparalleled constraints. This study reports results first investigation U.S. adults' overall its association with mental health amidst major disruptions sustained stress pandemic. Qualitative quantitative data were collected through an online survey February 2021 Prolific from sample representative adult population age, gender, race (

Язык: Английский

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Park access and mental health among parents and children during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2022

Time spent outdoors and in nature has been associated with numerous benefits to health well-being. We examined relationships between park access mental for children parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. also explored associations co-participation of parent child time outdoors, physical activity.

Язык: Английский

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A quasi-experimental analysis on the causal effects of COVID-19 on urban park visits: The role of park features and the surrounding built environment

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 82, С. 127898 - 127898

Опубликована: Март 7, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Numerical characteristics and spatial distribution of panoramic Street Green View index based on SegNet semantic segmentation in Savannah

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 69, С. 127488 - 127488

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Citizens’ use of public urban green spaces at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 77, С. 127739 - 127739

Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2022

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic changes the recreational use of Moscow parks in space and time: Outcomes from crowd-sourcing and machine learning

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 83, С. 127911 - 127911

Опубликована: Март 22, 2023

The limited access to urban green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on human-nature interaction in cities and human well-being. Number of visitors areas, initially declined due imposed restrictions, was restored after they were lifted as established by several studies across globe However, little is still known about changes behavior preferences park post-COVID time. In this study, we investigated spatial-temporal patterns recreational activities three parks Moscow (Russia) prior, lockdown (in 2019 2020). selected represent two different types: centrally located with much infrastructure open landscapes (Gorky Park) at outskirts city center more forested landscape (Timiryazevski Sokolniki parks). Recreational identified based analysis social media photos using machine-learning algorithms. As expected, closures resulted overall decrease number taken photos. After re-opened, however, did not grow immediately. only almost months, visiting peak shifted autumn. Differences between related type its structure. lowest observed for Timiryazevsky - semi-natural area, while Gorky Park most affected, likely strictest control measures. comparison 2019, 2020 evenly distributed area all parks. Besides, 'natural' areas became main attractors under 'nature observation' category popular. Spatial distribution post-lockdown period characterized larger distances photos, corresponding distancing. highlighted value citizens, but also changed their shift from high density around entertainments attractions homogeneous less dense along natural zones reveals new pattern preference, which shall be considered spatial planning Increasing availability integration infrastructures can become relevant policy consider crucial role nature source resilience turbulent times.

Язык: Английский

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Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июль 31, 2023

Introduction Aging is an inevitable process that leads to changes in various dimensions of older adult life, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. Unfortunately, adults are more susceptible health problems caused by adverse experiences such as the Corona outbreak. Aim The current study examines lived experience facing conditions epidemic see how green spaces at scales can influence physical mental this group. Method Relevant articles published, from 2019 February 17, 2023, were searched using Scopus Web Science databases. Eligible studies published English all passed a quality evaluation. Result In final search, 40 selected analyzed. majority conducted during pandemic categorized impact on into three main categories: Place-based attribute, Process, Function. Conclusion findings demonstrated people private (gardens, balconies, etc.), small local public spaces, sitting gathering neighborhood, nearby open urban green-blue throughout era. They visited outside city areas, gardens, agricultural forestlands, pastures. research, we investigated characteristics these classified them four landscape, land use, activity, movement, accessibility. results showed exposure nature or space improved increased attention decision-making people. We have proposed design implications recommendations for crises improve safety, security, capital increasing safe access diverse high-quality different scales, which will ultimately enhance age groups.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of greenspace proximity on stress levels and travel behavior among residents in Pasig city, Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sustainable Cities and Society, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 97, С. 104782 - 104782

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2023

Язык: Английский

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