Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites
Abstract Background The use of urban green spaces differs by social characteristics, including gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic position. We examined motives, means and prerequisites to visit green space of marginalised populations with high cardiometabolic risk in the Netherlands, namely women...
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| author | Lieke van den Brekel Helene R. Voogdt-Pruis Lian Wispelweij Laxmie Jawalapershad Soerinder Narain Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch Diederick E. Grobbee Virissa Lenters Joreintje D. Mackenbach Ilonca Vaartjes |
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| description | Abstract Background The use of urban green spaces differs by social characteristics, including gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic position. We examined motives, means and prerequisites to visit green space of marginalised populations with high cardiometabolic risk in the Netherlands, namely women with a Turkish or South Asian Surinamese background residing in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Methods We conducted six focus group discussions in two Dutch cities. The study was performed in collaboration with social workers from the local communities with similar ethnic backgrounds as the participants. A thematic analysis was carried out. Results Sixteen Turkish women and 30 South Asian Surinamese women participated. Motives, means and prerequisites that emerged covered four themes: social, personal, environmental characteristics and undertaking activities. Socializing was an important motive to visit green space. Personal motives mainly consisted of positive effects on mental and physical well-being. Activities undertaken in green space were often a means to socialize or improve well-being. Many environmental factors, including safety, aesthetics, and (sanitary) facilities, influenced motivation to visit green space. Except for environmental characteristics, motives, means and prerequisites largely overlapped between ethnic groups. There were notable interactions between the themes. Conclusion Motives, means and prerequisites to visit green space of women with a Turkish or South Asian Surinamese background who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods span multiple interacting themes. Future studies examining the relationship between green space and health should consider interactions between motives, means, prerequisites and ethnicity. The possibility of expanding the multifunctionality of green spaces to provide marginalized populations with more equitable access and activities should be further explored. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e37c1e1a87794c6897d161328cfde9982024-12-08T12:22:22ZengBMCInternational Journal for Equity in Health1475-92762024-12-0123111010.1186/s12939-024-02344-8Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisitesLieke van den Brekel0Helene R. Voogdt-Pruis1Lian Wispelweij2Laxmie Jawalapershad3Soerinder Narain4Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch5Diederick E. Grobbee6Virissa Lenters7Joreintje D. Mackenbach8Ilonca Vaartjes9Department of Epidemiology and Health Economics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht UniversityDepartment of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Economics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht UniversityStichting EsterStichting VobisDepartment of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht UniversityDepartment of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Economics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Economics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht UniversityAbstract Background The use of urban green spaces differs by social characteristics, including gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic position. We examined motives, means and prerequisites to visit green space of marginalised populations with high cardiometabolic risk in the Netherlands, namely women with a Turkish or South Asian Surinamese background residing in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Methods We conducted six focus group discussions in two Dutch cities. The study was performed in collaboration with social workers from the local communities with similar ethnic backgrounds as the participants. A thematic analysis was carried out. Results Sixteen Turkish women and 30 South Asian Surinamese women participated. Motives, means and prerequisites that emerged covered four themes: social, personal, environmental characteristics and undertaking activities. Socializing was an important motive to visit green space. Personal motives mainly consisted of positive effects on mental and physical well-being. Activities undertaken in green space were often a means to socialize or improve well-being. Many environmental factors, including safety, aesthetics, and (sanitary) facilities, influenced motivation to visit green space. Except for environmental characteristics, motives, means and prerequisites largely overlapped between ethnic groups. There were notable interactions between the themes. Conclusion Motives, means and prerequisites to visit green space of women with a Turkish or South Asian Surinamese background who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods span multiple interacting themes. Future studies examining the relationship between green space and health should consider interactions between motives, means, prerequisites and ethnicity. The possibility of expanding the multifunctionality of green spaces to provide marginalized populations with more equitable access and activities should be further explored.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02344-8Green spaceEthnicityTurkishSurinameseHealth disparitiesEquity |
| spellingShingle | Lieke van den Brekel Helene R. Voogdt-Pruis Lian Wispelweij Laxmie Jawalapershad Soerinder Narain Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch Diederick E. Grobbee Virissa Lenters Joreintje D. Mackenbach Ilonca Vaartjes Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites International Journal for Equity in Health Green space Ethnicity Turkish Surinamese Health disparities Equity |
| title | Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites |
| title_full | Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites |
| title_fullStr | Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites |
| title_short | Green space visits among Turkish and South Asian Surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands: motives, means and prerequisites |
| title_sort | green space visits among turkish and south asian surinamese women with a high cardiometabolic risk living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the netherlands motives means and prerequisites |
| topic | Green space Ethnicity Turkish Surinamese Health disparities Equity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02344-8 |
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