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WR2_1: Abstract presentations: Implementing Physical Activity for Health: From Policy to Practice Location: White room 2 Session Chair: Mark Stoutenberg | |
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11:50am - 12:00pm
Nature as a Low-Cost Health Intervention: Green Environments and Movement Behaviors in Resource-Limited Urban Settings- A Narrative Review 1: Tbilisi State Medical University, United Arab Emirates; 2: International Medical Faculty, Osh State University, Osh City, Kyrgyzstan Purpose: To generate a Narrative review of evidence for green space as low-cost interventions at the population level for health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) in low-resourced urban environments, with consideration for the health equity effects and implementation for poor populations. Methods: A narrative review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2000–2025). Of 4,156 records identified, 2,847 remained after duplicate removal. Following abstract screening, 198 full-text articles were assessed, and 92 studies met inclusion criteria related to physical activity outcomes, psychosocial health indicators, implementation strategies, and equity outcomes of green infrastructure interventions. Results: In the included research, better access to urban green areas was consistently linked to increased levels of physical activity and enhanced psychosocial well-being. In lower-income communities, park rehabilitation and accessibility improvements were linked to estimated increases in community-based physical activity between 18% and 35%, as well as decreases in reported stress and higher community participation. Positive benefits varied by sex and socioeconomic position, and females and youngsters from extremely deprived households showed less improvement. Similarly, when green spaces were accessible and safe, more women and members of underrepresented ethnic groups participated in nature-based physical exercise. Increased implementation and better health equity results were observed for interventions employing participatory planning, community participation and cross-sector collaboration among urban planning, transportation and public health sectors. Conclusion: Strategic investment in green infrastructure can promote HEPA in low-resource urban settings, but requires political commitment and community engagement. Support/Funding Source: No external funding was received for this study. | |
