Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health: Understudied and untapped in low-and middle-income countries.

Journal: Preventive medicine reports

Volume: 29

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Mental Health, Kabale University School of Medicine, P. O. Box , Kabale, Uganda. Department of Mental Health, Kabale University School of Medicine, Kabale, Uganda. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda. Department of Psychiatry, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.

Abstract summary 

There is increasing awareness among researchers and health practitioners from high income countries about the potential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activities and spending substantial time in green spaces. However, this phenomenon is not well established in low- and middle-income countries. In this commentary, we discuss the evidence base surrounding the potential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activity and spending substantial time in a green space. We hope to stimulate discourse about incorporating these activities into mental health prevention in low- and middle-income countries.

Authors & Co-authors:  Ainamani Herbert E HE Gumisiriza Nolbert N Bamwerinde Wilson M WM Rukundo Godfrey Z GZ

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Ainamani H.E., Bamwerinde W.M., Rukundo G.Z., Tumwesigire S., Kalibwani R.M., Bikaitwaho E.M., Tsai A.C. Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda. Preventive medicine reports. 2021;23 doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101412.
Authors :  4
Identifiers
Doi : 101946
SSN : 2211-3355
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
Anxiety;Depression;Gardening;Mental health;Physical activity;Sub-Saharan Africa;Uganda
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
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Country of Study
Publication Country
United States