The Effects of Park Improvement on Park Use and Park-Based Physical Activity

Arifwidodo, Sigit D.; Chandrasiri, Orana

doi:10.3846/jau.2021.11845

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“…This variable was created following previous studies asking whether they had visited urban green spaces within the past 2 weeks during the lockdown, with “yes” or “no” as the possible responses. Previous studies in Bangkok have also used a similar proxy variable to measure urban green space visitation even before COVID-19 [for example, see ( 28 , 29 )]. The two-week timeframe was chosen to align with the time period used in the WHO-5 questionnaire.…”

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Urban green space visitation and mental health wellbeing during COVID-19 in Bangkok, Thailand

Arifwidodo,

Chandrasiri

2024

Front. Public Health

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Urban green spaces offer numerous benefits, and their role in supporting mental health, particularly during global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is of growing interest to researchers and policymakers. This study explored the relationship between urban green space visitation and mental health well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangkok, Thailand. This cross-sectional study, conducted in Bangkok during the COVID-19 lockdown, used a telephone survey of 579 respondents. A logistic regression model was employed to examine the association between urban green space visitation and the WHO-5 mental health well-being score, considering various factors such as socioeconomic variables, healthy behaviors, and COVID-19-related experiences. The findings revealed a significant association between urban green space visitation during the lockdown and higher mental health well-being. Socioeconomic variables and healthy behaviors of respondents were also notably linked to higher WHO-5 mental health well-being scores. These findings collectively indicate that urban greenspace visitation serves as a crucial determinant of mental health and well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Urban green space visitation and mental health wellbeing during COVID-19 in Bangkok, Thailand

Arifwidodo,

Chandrasiri

2024

Front. Public Health

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“…We also gathered other individual data, such as health behaviours (the presence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), smoking and alcohol consumption habits, and body mass index (BMI)). These variables have been acknowledged in the literature to be associated with physical activity [25,26]. We also constructed a variable for whether the respondents had children or dogs with dichotomised "yes/no" responses, following previous studies [27,28].…”

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Neighbourhood Walkability and Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arifwidodo,

Chandrasiri

2024

IJERPH

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This study investigated whether living in a walkable neighbourhood could mitigate the adverse effects of the lockdown and closure of public open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity among adults in Bangkok, Thailand. We conducted a telephone survey with 579 respondents and collected information on their physical activity, access to green open spaces, neighbourhood walkability, and socioeconomic characteristics during the pandemic. Our study indicates that living in a walkable neighbourhood is associated with a higher likelihood of engaging in sufficient physical activity during the pandemic. Furthermore, we confirm the influence of socioeconomic factors and health behaviours on physical activity levels, aligning with previous research. Notably, our study highlights the significant association between access to green open spaces during lockdown and increased physical activity. These results underscore the importance of promoting walkable neighbourhoods and ensuring accessible green spaces to enhance physical activity and improve health outcomes during and beyond the pandemic.

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“…This study defines parks as public parks managed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) that can promote physical activity, following the operational definition from previous studies in Bangkok [34,35]. Under this definition, 48 parks were selected for the study and grouped into three types: village parks, community parks, and district parks.…”

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Association between Park Visitation and Physical Activity among Adults in Bangkok, Thailand

Arifwidodo

Chandrasiri²,

Rasri

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Visiting parks regularly can provide multiple health benefits, including increased physical activity levels. However, empirical evidence connecting park visitation and physical activity in urban settings in Southeast Asia remains scarce. This study explores the association between park visitation and physical activity among adults. A cross-sectional study using a survey questionnaire of 585 respondents in Bangkok, Thailand was conducted. Two binomial logistic regressions (odds ratio = ORs, 95% confidence interval = CI) with park visitation and physical activity level as the dependent variables were employed. We found that park visitation was influenced by individual and neighborhood environment correlates. People with a healthy lifestyle and who lived near parks were more likely to visit parks. We also found that park visitation was a strong predictor of physical activity. People who visited parks were almost four times more likely to meet the 2020 WHO global recommendation for physical activity of 150 min of medium and vigorous physical activity per week. The findings suggested that parks and green spaces are important settings for physical activity. The results of this study can inform policymakers on how to plan and design active environments that are conducive to physical activity and health.

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The Effects of Park Improvement on Park Use and Park-Based Physical Activity

Cited by 11 publications

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Urban green space visitation and mental health wellbeing during COVID-19 in Bangkok, Thailand

Urban green space visitation and mental health wellbeing during COVID-19 in Bangkok, Thailand

Neighbourhood Walkability and Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Association between Park Visitation and Physical Activity among Adults in Bangkok, Thailand

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