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Mu Y, Ge S, Du B. 1 km of living area: age differences in the association between neighborhood environment perception and self-rated health among Chinese people. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:584. [PMID: 38395814 PMCID: PMC10885538 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18041-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the age differences in the relationship between neighborhood environment perception and self-rated health among Chinese people. STUDY DESIGN This is cross-sectional study. METHODS The participants were 2,631 residents aged 18 and above from 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS). Self-rated health was reported by residents. Neighborhood environment was measured by respondents' subjective perception of 1 km living area. Ordered logit regression models were used to examine the relationship between neighborhood environment perception and self-rated health. RESULTS In summary, 42.08% were classified as young adults, and 57.92% were classified as middle-aged and older adults. Young adults with higher perception of neighborhood social environment were more likely to perceive good health. Neighborhood built environment was significantly associated with self-rated health among middle-aged and older adults. CONCLUSION The neighborhood environment is an important predictor of the health of its residents. Neighborhood environmental modifications should be tailored to meet the needs of different age groups, promoting health equity.
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- Yuexuan Mu
- School of Public health, Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Sociology and Population Studies, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
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- School of Sociology and Population Studies, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China.
- Special expert of Henan Provincial Government, Henan, China.
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Jiang F, Wang J, Zhang L, Luo J, Li L, Wu R. Community Environment Co-Production and Environmental Satisfaction of Older Urban Residents in Shanghai, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2684. [PMID: 36768050 PMCID: PMC9915174 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many factors may affect the environmental satisfaction of elderly people, including their sense of involvement. This study examined the associations between community environment co-production and environmental satisfaction in older urban residents in China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four age-friendly communities in Shanghai, China. Co-production and environmental satisfaction were assessed through a self-developed questionnaire. General health status was measured through the EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). Data on affective commitment for the community demographic and health-related factors were also collected. Multilevel linear regression was used to detect the associations. RESULTS In total, 480 older urban residents completed the survey. On average, the environment satisfaction score was 76.82/90, 8/10 for co-production, and 87.5/100 for EQ-VAS. Univariate analysis demonstrated environmental satisfaction was associated with educational background, party membership, physical activity, community location, age, sleep hours, co-production, affective commitment, and EQ-VAS. After controlling for confounding factors, the co-production score was significantly associated with higher environmental satisfaction (β = 4.68, p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression revealed that effective commitment for the community (β = 6.17, p < 0.001) and EQ-VAS (β = 0.06, p = 0.002) were also significantly associated with environment satisfaction. CONCLUSION Community environment co-production was positively associated with environmental satisfaction among older urban residents in Shanghai. Environmental co-production should be encouraged when developing age-friendly communities for the elderly.
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- Feng Jiang
- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- China Institute for Urban Governance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- China Institute for Urban Governance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Center for Senior Citizens Programs Development, 339 Luding Road, Putuo District, Shanghai 200062, China
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Ageing Well in Small Villages: What Keeps Older Adults Happy? Environmental Indicators of Residential Satisfaction in Four Dutch Villages. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19073922. [PMID: 35409604 PMCID: PMC8997627 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19073922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This article aims to contribute to the existing literature about liveability in rural areas by explicitly focusing on the level of residential satisfaction of older adults (55+) in four small Dutch villages. We strive not only to identify the key indicators of residential satisfaction among older villagers but also to better understand how these indicators affect their (daily) life. Moreover, in line with the person–environment fit tradition, we differentiate according to the capabilities and vulnerabilities of older villagers. To this end, we use a mixed-method approach, in which we combine survey data with qualitative data collected with photovoice in the four villages. The findings indicate that older adults’ perceptions of spatial, social and functional aspects of the living environment are related to the degree of residential satisfaction overall. However, these perceptions appear to be strongly intertwined, especially perceptions about spatial characteristics, local identity and connectedness. Older adults who are hindered by health problems in undertaking daily activities experience a lower level of person–environment fit, which is reflected in a lower level of residential satisfaction. However, this relationship between subjective health and residential satisfaction can only be partially explained by different perceptions of the spatial, social and functional environment.
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Ríos-Rodríguez ML, Rosales C, Lorenzo M, Muinos G, Hernández B. Influence of Perceived Environmental Quality on the Perceived Restorativeness of Public Spaces. Front Psychol 2021; 12:644763. [PMID: 33935900 PMCID: PMC8085351 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.644763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Parks and town squares can play an important role by offering spaces for cognitive restorativeness in urban contexts. Therefore, it is important that these spaces be designed in a way that encourages restorativeness. Indeed, their perceived quality should motivate users to stay and take advantage of them. Yet, it is not clear whether perceptions as to the quality of these spaces is relevant in promoting restorativeness. Thus, the aim of this study is to analyze whether elements of environmental quality perceived by users of public spaces favor restorativeness both in parks and squares. Environmental and social aspects are taken into consideration, since restorative experiences involve cognitive and physiological recovery, as well as a component of interaction with the environment. In this research, 519 users of 32 urban public spaces—town squares and parks—on the island of Tenerife (Spain) participated. Participants evaluated these spaces using four dimensions that focused on spaces’ perceived environmental quality: design of spaces, care of spaces, social interaction, and presence of sensorial elements. Additionally, we evaluated the perceived restorativeness of each space. The results showed that the design of spaces, care of the spaces, social interaction, and presence of sensorial elements explain the variance in perceived restorativeness, although with different weights for parks and squares. We found that perceived quality of a space is a key predictor of its restorativeness. This means that maintaining parks and town squares is a relevant task given that they contribute to reducing cognitive overload, increasing sustainability, and facilitating health care in urban settings.
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- María Luisa Ríos-Rodríguez
- Department of Social Psychology, Social Work, Social Anthropology and E.A.O., Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Cognitive, Social and Organizational Psychology, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
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- Department of Cognitive, Social and Organizational Psychology, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.,Department of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cognitive, Social and Organizational Psychology, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
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Neighborhood Social and Built Environment and Disparities in the Risk of Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207696. [PMID: 33096878 PMCID: PMC7588916 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Citizens’ participation in urban environmental quality assessment is important when identifying local problems in the sustainable development and environmental planning policy. The principal aim of this study was to analyze whether any social differences exist between the joint effect of built neighborhood quality and exposure to urban green spaces and the risk of hypertension. The study sample consisted of 580 participants residing in 11 districts in Kaunas city, Lithuania. Using geographic information systems (GIS), individual data on the socioeconomic status (SES) and health were linked to the participants’ perceptions of the environmental quality and exposure to green spaces (NDVI). We used multivariate logistic regression to estimate associations as odds ratios (OR). Those study participants with lower education and those study participants with higher education on low incomes rated their health significantly worse. Low SES persons residing in areas with low exposure to green spaces had a significantly higher risk of hypertension when sex, age, family status, smoking, and income were accounted for (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.01–3.36). This citizen science study provided evidence that the social environment and the quality of the built environment had a complex effect on disparities in the risk of hypertension.
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Gravina L, Jauregi A, Estebanez A, Fernández-Aedo I, Guenaga N, Ballesteros-Peña S, Díez J, Franco M. Residents' perceptions of their local food environment in socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods: A photovoice study. Appetite 2019; 147:104543. [PMID: 31794819 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.104543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The influence of unhealthy food environments on residents' eating behaviors has been previously documented. Yet, socioeconomic differences across areas are less studied. Participatory studies provide relevant knowledge to better inform future nutrition interventions. We conducted a participatory Photovoice project in which residents interpreted the influence of the local food environment on eating behaviors across three neighborhoods of contrasting area-level socioeconomic status (SES) in Bilbao, Spain. From April to July 2017, a total of 23 residents participated in the three Photovoice groups. Each group critically discussed their photographs (N = 110) in groups of 6-9 participants along six group sessions. Through a consensus-building process, participants identified 27 emerging categories choosing finally 39 related photographs, which followed six conceptual main themes characterizing their local food environment: 1) unhealthy eating behaviors, 2) cultural diversity, 3) retail transformation, 4) social relationships, 5) precariousness, and 6) healthy eating. Although high food quality and fresh products may portray a general healthy food environment in all three neighborhoods, participants discussed why some residents still adopt unhealthy eating behaviors characterized by an excessive consumption of alcohol (high-SES area), sugar loaded foods (high- and middle-SES) and fast food (middle and low-SES). This photovoice participatory methodology helps highlighting important similarities and differences regarding food environment perceptions in the whole socioeconomic spectrum of any given city. This type of participatory approach helps guiding local policies and interventions promoting healthier local food environments.
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- Leyre Gravina
- Department of Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain; Bibao-Basurto Integrated Healthcare Organisation, Bilbao, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28805, Madrid, Spain.
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28805, Madrid, Spain; Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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Social and Behavioral Predictors of Adolescents' Positive Attitude towards Life and Self. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16224404. [PMID: 31717962 PMCID: PMC6888235 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16224404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Positive attitude is an important cognitive component of optimism. Although optimism has been widely studied in adolescents’ health, there is limited knowledge about social and behavioral determinants of their positive attitude. The aim of this study was to identify the main predictors of a positive attitude towards life and self in adolescence. Data were collected in 2010 from 2562 Polish adolescents, aged 15 to 17 years old, within the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children survey. A positive attitude was measured using the 4-item Positive Attitude Scale (PAS). Univariate analysis of variance was conducted and then hierarchical linear regression models adjusted for gender, age and family affluence were estimated. The mean PAS score was 13.25 (SD = 3.74), on the scale ranged 0–20. Eight out of 18 variables were included in the final model, which explained 25.1% of PAS variability. Communication in the family and with peers, as well as neighborhood social capital showed the strongest impact on positive attitude in adolescents. Physical activity, eating breakfast and school performance were also found to be important predictors. The results of the study highlight the need to include the development of interpersonal competences, promoting physical activity and supporting school performance, in adolescents’ mental health promotion programs, particularly in girls.
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