Socio-demographic and neighbourhood factors influencing urban green space use and development at home: A population-based survey in Accra, Ghana.

ABSTRACT: In Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions, there has been very little systematic attempt to document the uses and perceived health benefits of urban green spaces in cities and the factors influencing usage. We therefore sought to establish the availability, accessibility and use of urban green spaces, and the perceived health benefits in an African population. We also ascertained the factors influencing use and development of green spaces at home. A population-based survey was conducted in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, spanning 11 Municipal and 3 Sub-Metropolitan areas. Multivariable binary logistic regression adjusting for potential confounders was used to establish the association between green space use and development at home, and socio-demographic, neighbourhood and healt

SUBMITTER: Amegah AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10289371 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature