Association between greenspace and depressive symptoms among young adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Association between greenspace and depressive symptoms among young adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Project overview
Greenspaces have shown to promote psychological health; however, they are understudied in regions facing epidemiologic and demographic shifts towards increased mental illness burden and a more urban population, including Ethiopia. To our knowledge, this is the first study to date exploring greenspaces in the context of any mental health outcome in Ethiopia, and one of few conducted on the African continent. This study characterizes greenspace distribution in Addis Ababa using global and local tests of spatial clustering, and estimates the overall and stratified (i.e. income and sex) associations between greenspace exposure and depression symptomology among young adults living in Addis Ababa.
Last updated on June 26, 2023