Association between urban green space and postpartum depression, and the role of physical activity: a retrospective cohort study in Southern California.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little research exists regarding the relationships between green space and postpartum depression (PPD). We aimed to investigate the relationships between PPD and green space exposure, and the mediating role of physical activity (PA).

Methods

Clinical data were obtained from Kaiser Permanente Southern California electronic health records in 2008-2018. PPD ascertainment was based on both diagnostic codes and prescription medications. Maternal residential green space exposures were assessed using street view-based measures and vegetation types (i.e., street tree, low-lying vegetation, and grass), satellite-based measures [i.e., Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), land-cover green space, and tree canopy cover], and proximity to the nearest park. Multilevel

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10201204 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature