Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Urban Green Spaces and Mental Health in Nairobi Slums: A Meta-Analysis

Jennifer Kibet Nyago, Department of Surgery, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Olivia Mwangi Mutua, Department of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Victor Wangui Ndwiga, Maseno University Daniel Otieno Githinji, Department of Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18930052
Published: March 20, 2011

Abstract

Urban green spaces have been shown to improve mental health in various urban settings. However, their impact on mental health in Nairobi slums is less studied. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they reported quantitative data on the effects of urban green spaces on mental health in Nairobi slums. Urban green spaces in Nairobi slums showed a statistically significant positive effect on reducing symptoms of depression (p < 0.05; CI: -12.3% to -6.7%). The findings suggest that the presence of urban green spaces can have a beneficial impact on mental health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as slum dwellers. Future studies should consider longitudinal designs and explore specific types of green spaces (e.g., rooftop gardens vs. community parks) to better understand their effects on mental health outcomes. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Jennifer Kibet Nyago, Olivia Mwangi Mutua, Victor Wangui Ndwiga, Daniel Otieno Githinji (2011). Urban Green Spaces and Mental Health in Nairobi Slums: A Meta-Analysis. African Environmental Biotechnology (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18930052

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Urban GeographyNairobi SlumsMental HealthMeta-AnalysisGreen SpacesSpatial AnalysisCommunity Impact Studies

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