Citizens education through participatory research learning: A Kaunas pilot study

Tools to incorporate the health perspective in municipal actions

Grazuleviciene, R., Andrusaityte, S., Dedele, A.
2019

Link to the resource: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334678348

Format:: Communication

Target population:: General population

Objetive:: Propose, through a case study, a citizen science methodology that contributes to greater awareness and active participation of the population in urban health (particularly regarding physical activity and green spaces).

Methodology:

The model to develop this pilot study has seven steps:

choosing a scientific question,
forming a team of scientists-educators,
developing protocols, creating data forms and educational support materials,
ensuring the participation and training of participants,
collecting data, encoding and visualisation,
analysing and interpreting data,
disseminating and measuring results.

The urban health indicators that are included in the case study of Kaunas (Lithuania), are: noise level, air pollution, the surface of green space and accessibility to public parks.

Opportunities and limitations:

The proposed methodology has two objectives: contribute to greater awareness and education about the urban environment and its implications in terms of health, and undertake collective data collection that serves for decision-making.

Thus, citizens are helped to acquire research skills, new knowledge and collaborative experiences, and are encouraged to adopt healthier habits.

This requires a multidisciplinary team that is highly involved in the process, and direct ties with the community to enable a fruitful, long-term collaboration.

Indicators:

Level of air pollution.
Level of noise pollution.
Distance from the dwelling to an open public space (green/not green).
Connectivity of the cycling network with other means of public transport.
Number of actors/local administrations involved.
Percentage of people who feel they can influence their environment.

Thematic:: Public space Green infrastructure Mobility and accessibility Equipment and services Cohesion and social capital

Link to health:: Physical

Scale of the field of study:: Block - set of buildings or spaces Neighbourhood (or higher)

Implementation phase:: Diagnosis / pre-project Implementation Monitoring and evaluation

Methodological approach:: Qualitative / Participatory

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