Green Space Visits among Adolescents: Frequency and Predictors in the PIAMA Birth Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Green space may influence health through several pathways, for example, increased physical activity, enhanced social cohesion, reduced stress, and improved air quality. For green space to increase physical activity and social cohesion, spending time in green spaces is likely to be important. OBJECTIVES:We examined whether adolescents visit green spaces and for what purposes. Furthermore, we assessed the predictors of green space visits. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, data for 1911 participants of the Dutch PIAMA (Prevention and Incidence of Asthma and Mite Allergy) birth cohort were analyzed. At age 17, adolescents reported how often they visited green spaces for physical activities, social activities, relaxation, and to experience nature and quietness. We assessed the p

SUBMITTER: Bloemsma LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6071798 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature