scholarly journals What Is the Relationship between the Neighbourhood Built Environment and Time Spent in Outdoor Play? A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amalie Lambert ◽  
Janae Vlaar ◽  
Susan Herrington ◽  
Mariana Brussoni
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Traffic Calming ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Traffic Volumes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Neighbourhood Disorder ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Outdoor play has been associated with children’s and adolescents’ healthy development and physical activity. Attributes of the neighbourhood built environment can influence play behaviours. This systematic review examined the relationship between attributes of the neighbourhood built environment and the time children and adolescents (0–18 years) spend in self-directed outdoor play. We identified and evaluated 18 relevant papers using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and developed a narrative synthesis of study results. We found moderate evidence that lower traffic volumes (ages 6–11), yard access (ages 3–10), and increased neighbourhood greenness (ages 2–15) were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play, as well as limited evidence that specific traffic-calming street features such as fewer intersections, low traffic speeds, neighbourhood disorder, and low residential density were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review on this topic. The limited number of “good quality” studies identified highlights the need for additional research on the topic.

scholarly journals Parental Correlates of Outdoor Play in Boys and Girls Aged 0 to 12—A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Boxberger ◽  
Anne Reimers
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Health Relevance ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Outdoor play is one major source of physical activity (PA) in children. In particular, parents act as gatekeepers, because they can enable their children’s outdoor play. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of parental correlates of outdoor play. A systematic literature research of six electronic databases (ERIC, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, and Web of Science Core Collection) was conducted with previously defined search terms, focusing on children 0–12 years old. In total, 1719 potentially publications were screened based on eligibility criteria. Included studies were scored for overall study quality. Findings were summarized using a semi-quantitative method. Twenty-one peer-reviewed publications which examined the relationship of parental correlates and outdoor play were included. Overall, five parental correlates were associated with children’s amount of outdoor play: mothers’ ethnicity, mothers’ employment status, parents’ education level, the importance parents assign to outdoor play, and perceived social cohesion in the neighborhood. Merely four studies reported sex/gender-stratified results. In summary, only parents’ encouragement/support provided evidence for girls’ amount of outdoor play. The findings are considered to be of public health relevance for developing intervention programs to increase outdoor play and for improving child’s health. More research, especially considering sex/gender of the child, is required.

scholarly journals What is the Relationship between Risky Outdoor Play and Health in Children? A Systematic Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 6423-6454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Brussoni ◽  
Rebecca Gibbons ◽  
Casey Gray ◽  
Takuro Ishikawa ◽  
Ellen Sandseter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Gender differences in the relationship between built environment and non-communicable diseases: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Sara Valson ◽  
V. Raman Kutty
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Gender Norms ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Relationship

Non-communicable diseases are on the rise globally. Risk factors of non-communicable diseases continue to be a growing concern in both developed and developing countries. With significant rise in population and establishment of buildings, rapid changes have taken place in the built environment. Relationship between health and place, particularly with non-communicable diseases has been established in previous literature. This systematic review assesses the current evidence on influence of gender in the relationship between built environment and non-communicable diseases. A systematic literature search using PubMed was done to identify all studies that reported relationship between gender and built environment. All titles and abstracts were scrutinised to include only articles based on risk factors, prevention, treatment and outcome of non-communicable diseases. The Gender Analysis Matrix developed by the World Health Organization was used to describe the findings of gender differences. Sex differences, biological susceptibility, gender norms/ values, roles and activities related to gender and access to/control over resources were themes for the differences in the relationship. A total of 15 out of 214 articles met the inclusion criteria. Majority of the studies were on risk factors of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases. Gender differences in physical access to recreational facilities, neighbourhood perceptions of safety and walkability have been documented. Men and women showed differential preferences to walking, engaging in physical activity and in perceiving safety of the neighbourhood. Girls and boys showed differences in play activities at school and in their own neighbourhood environment. Safety from crime and safety from traffic were also perceived important to engage in physical activity. Gender norms and gender roles and activities have shown basis for the differences in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Sparse evidence was found on how built environment affects health seeking behaviour, preventive options or experience with health providers. Though yet unexplored in the developing or low/middle income countries, there seems to be a major role in the gendered perception of how men and women are affected by noncommunicable diseases. Large gaps still exist in the research evidence on gender-based differences in non-communicable diseases and built environment relationship. Future research directions could bring out underpinnings of how perceived and objective built environment could largely affect the health behaviour of men and women across the globe.

scholarly journals Religiosity and its relationship with Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review.

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junainah Azmi ◽  
Sharifah Munirah ◽  
Mohd Said Nurumal ◽  
Hanida Hani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Muslim Country ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study aims to systematically review the literature regarding the relationship between religiosity and smoking behaviour. Methods: Four electronic databases were used to identify the literatures including Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest and PubMed. The search was limited to full text articles and in English or Malay only. Articles on smoking prevention and other nicotine delivering devices such as vape or electronic cigarette were excluded from the study. Results: Initially, 10,154 articles were retrieved and 12 met the inclusion criteria. Out of the 12 studies, five studies revealed a significant relationship between religious activities and cessation while the others showed inverse associations between religiosity and smoking. Conclusion: Religiosity played an important role in influencing smoking behaviour, making it an important vehicle to complement other existing tobacco control efforts. Limited studies were focusing on the Islamic religion despite the growing number of Muslim populations worldwide. Thus, further research on the integration of Islamic religion in smoking cessation program is highly recommended especially in a Muslim country like Malaysia.

scholarly journals Evidence Update on the Relationship between Diet and the Most Common Cancers from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) Study: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3582
Author(s):  
Esther Ubago-Guisado ◽  
Miguel Rodríguez-Barranco ◽  
Ana Ching-López ◽  
Dafina Petrova ◽  
Esther Molina-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Prospective Investigation

The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) is a multicentre prospective study conducted in 23 centres in 10 European countries. Here we review the findings from EPIC on the relationship between diet-related exposures and incidence or mortality from the four most frequent cancers in the European population: colorectal, breast, lung, and prostate cancer. We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines and identified 110 high-quality studies based on the EPIC cohort. Fruit and vegetable consumption had a protective effect against colorectal, breast, and lung cancer, whereas only fruit had a protective effect against prostate cancer. A higher consumption of fish and lower consumption of red and processed meat were related with a lower risk of colorectal cancer; and higher consumption of fatty fish with lower risk of breast cancer. Calcium and yogurt intake were found to protect against colorectal and prostate cancer. Alcohol consumption increased the risk for colorectal and breast cancer. Finally, adherence to the Mediterranean diet emerged as a protective factor for colorectal and breast cancer. The EPIC study results are in agreement with the latest evidence from leading authorities on cancer prevention and help to inform public prevention policies and strategies.

scholarly journals Exploring the relationship between static fishing gear, fishing effort, and benthic biodiversity: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Fennell ◽  
Marija Sciberras ◽  
Jan Geert Hiddink ◽  
Michel J. Kaiser ◽  
Eric Gilman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Community Diversity ◽  
Fishing Gear ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background and objectives The environmental effects of static gear fishing include habitat-level effects such as permanent changes to the physical environment and the structure of the benthic and epibenthic communities. Ecosystems subjected to prolonged exposure to pressure from static gear may undergo permanent changes and may never regain their prior ‘unfished’ state even if the fishing pressure is removed entirely. These long-term changes to physical structure of benthic habitats have implications for benthic biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Despite this, the understanding of habitat and static fishing gear interactions is limited- with most studies focusing on the impact of mobile fishing gear. The rise of ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM), where managers and decision-makers manage target species within their environmental context while protecting essential ecosystem services and components, has led to an increased demand for ecosystem-level reference points. A systematic review could provide clarification on the short and long-term impacts of commercial static gear fishing on benthic community diversity. Methods This review will examine primary studies on the relationship between static fishing gear, intensity, and benthic biodiversity to answer the primary question ‘How do different types of static fishing gear affect benthic species richness and abundance?’. A structured search will be conducted in English. The search terms used to find relevant data to answer the research question were chosen specifically for this review and were generated using the R package litsearchr. Captured articles will be screened against pre-defined eligibility criteria. The internal and external validity of remaining studies will be classified using a pre-defined framework. Studies meeting validity will be used for data extraction. Data to be extracted includes data on study design, intervention, study results, habitat and geographical context. Outcome data (such as sample sizes, means and measures of variation such as confidence intervals, standard deviations, and standard errors) will also be extracted. Information on effect modifiers will also be collected where available as well as metadata on study methodologies and general article identifiers. Data will be used for both narrative and quantitative synthesis techniques.

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