Jorge Lopez-Haro, Lino Francisco Jacobo Gómez-Chávez, Adrián Ricardo Pelayo-Zavalza, Joaquín Fernando Gómez-Varela
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Abstract
Background: Engaging in physical exercise in urban green spaces is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor for well-being, offering a range of benefits for physical, mental, and social health in growing urban environments.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to analyze the scientific literature exploring the correlation between participating in physical exercise and sports activities in urban green spaces and the well-being of participants, encompassing physical, psychological, mental, and social aspects.
Methods: This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search strategy included articles published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese within the databases Medline (PubMed), Scopus, and Web of Science (WoS) up to 15 June 2023. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, which included descriptive and observational epidemiological study designs and a population of adults 18-65 years of age. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies.
Results: A total of 6,634 studies were identified, of which 31 met all the inclusion criteria. The review identified evidence suggesting that physical exercise in urban green spaces can have a positive impact on health, including improvements in diastolic blood pressure and cardiovascular health, such as heart rate, heart rate variability, cardiac and vascular function, as well as mood and self-esteem. In addition, evidence supports an association with decreased stress and a lower risk for mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, in addition to a strengthening of social cohesion and social interaction.
Discussion: This systematic review suggests that physical exercise in urban green spaces is associated with positive health outcomes. The findings support a link between such activities and improvements in physical, psychological, mental, and social well-being. Despite variations in defining urban green spaces, the results highlight the importance of promoting physical activity programs in these environments to enhance the overall well-being of urban populations. https://doi.org/10.1289/JHP1040.
背景：在城市绿地中进行体育锻炼越来越被认为是健康的关键因素，在不断发展的城市环境中为身体、心理和社会健康提供了一系列益处。目的：本系统综述旨在分析科学文献，探讨参与城市绿地体育锻炼和体育活动与参与者身体、心理、精神和社会健康之间的关系。方法：本系统评价遵循系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目（PRISMA）指南。搜索策略包括截至2023年6月15日在Medline （PubMed）、Scopus和Web of Science （WoS）数据库中以英语、西班牙语或葡萄牙语发表的文章。研究是根据预先确定的纳入和排除标准选择的，包括描述性和观察性流行病学研究设计以及18-65岁的成年人。使用有效公共卫生实践项目（EPHPP）工具评估纳入研究的偏倚风险。结果：共纳入6634项研究，其中31项符合全部纳入标准。研究发现，有证据表明，在城市绿地进行体育锻炼可以对健康产生积极影响，包括改善舒张压和心血管健康，如心率、心率变异性、心脏和血管功能，以及情绪和自尊。此外，有证据表明，除了加强社会凝聚力和社会互动外，饮酒还能减少压力，降低焦虑和抑郁等心理健康状况的风险。讨论：这一系统综述表明，在城市绿地进行体育锻炼与积极的健康结果有关。研究结果支持这些活动与改善身体、心理、精神和社会福祉之间的联系。尽管对城市绿地的定义存在差异，但研究结果强调了在这些环境中促进体育活动项目对提高城市人口整体福祉的重要性。https://doi.org/10.1289/JHP1040。
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