Effect of park prescriptions with and without group visits to parks on stress reduction in low-income parents: SHINE randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Exposure to nature may reduce stress in low-income parents. This prospective randomized trial compares the effect of a physician's counseling about nature with or without facilitated group outings on stress and other outcomes among low-income parents.

Materials and methods

Parents of patients aged 4-18 years at a clinic serving low-income families were randomized to a supported park prescription versus independent park prescription in a 2:1 ratio. Parents in both groups received physician counseling about nature, maps of local parks, a journal, and pedometer. The supported group received additional phone and text reminders to attend three weekly family nature outings with free transportation, food, and programming. Outcomes measured in parents at baseline, one m

SUBMITTER: Razani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5814008 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature