Predicting the Use of New Multi-Use Trails and Parks in Historically Black, Low-Income Neighborhoods: The Role of Interpersonal Discussion and Civic Engagement
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Community discussions and civic engagement boost intentions to use new parks and trails in historically Black neighborhoods. This can improve physical activity and health outcomes for residents.
Area Of Science
- Public health
- Urban planning
- Health equity
Background
- Historically Black low-income neighborhoods face health disparities.
- Public infrastructure redevelopment, like trails and parks, can enhance quality of life and health.
- Understanding community factors is crucial for successful project adoption.
Purpose Of The Study
- Examine the role of interpersonal discussion and civic engagement in the intention to use new parks and trails.
- Apply communication infrastructure theory to understand community adoption of public health initiatives.
- Identify factors influencing physical activity intentions in underserved communities.
Main Methods
- Community-based survey of 398 households in historically Black, low-income neighborhoods.
- Focus on neighborhoods impacted by health inequities and undergoing redevelopment.
- Statistical analysis to identify factors associated with trail and park usage intentions.
Main Results
- Interpersonal discussion, sense of belonging, and collective efficacy positively correlate with intentions to use parks and trails.
- Civic engagement factors (belonging, collective efficacy) mediate the link between discussion and usage intentions.
- These social and psychological factors are key drivers for community engagement with new recreational spaces.
Conclusions
- Interpersonal discussions and civic engagement are vital for promoting the use of new parks and trails.
- Increased usage of these public spaces can lead to greater physical activity.
- This initiative holds potential for improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities.
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