Urban public space initiatives and health in Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Public space initiatives (PSIs) in African cities can significantly promote health and social well-being, yet their implementation and impact are unknown across the continent. There is a substantial gap in literature on PSIs in African countries, with most studies concentrated in wealthier cities and lacking comprehensive assessments of long-term health impacts. The objective of this study was to synthesise evidence on the typology, location, features, and outcomes of these initiatives as well as the guiding principles that underlie their design and implementation. Employing a mixed-methods model, the study systematically reviews peer-reviewed and grey literature articles, focusing on the types, settings, and outcomes of PSIs. Data is analyzed using the CASP appraisal tool and thematic ana

SUBMITTER: Meelan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478912 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature