Low income and mental health: Can urban parks be the solution for better health?

This study investigates park elements influencing the park visit frequency of low-income communities in an urban area, Kuala Lumpur. A set of survey questionnaires was distributed to identify participants' health history, the frequency of park visits and the park elements that pleasure low-inco...

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Main Authors: Hussein, Hazreena, Ishak, Syaidatul Azzreen, Thompson, Catharine Ward, Jaafar, Jas Laile Suzana
Format: Article
Published: E-Iph Ltd 2022
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/41135/
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Institution: Universiti Malaya
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Summary:This study investigates park elements influencing the park visit frequency of low-income communities in an urban area, Kuala Lumpur. A set of survey questionnaires was distributed to identify participants' health history, the frequency of park visits and the park elements that pleasure low-income users during visits to Rimba Bukit Kerinchi Park in Pantai Dalam. The findings show the low-income community was unsatisfied with the park's safety. As a recommendation, additional planning guidance to planners and professional designers assists in accommodating a low-income-friendly park that supports healthy lifestyles.