A Systematic Review Protocol to Identify the Key Benefits and Associated Program Characteristics of Community Gardening for Vulnerable Populations

Danielle Tracey, Tonia Gray, Joanna Sweeting, Jonathan Kingsley, Aisling Bailey and Philip Pettitt
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Danielle Tracey: Centre for Educational Research, Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia
Tonia Gray: Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia
Joanna Sweeting: Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia
Jonathan Kingsley: School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
Aisling Bailey: School of Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
Philip Pettitt: Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 6, 1-8

Abstract: Gardening has long been a popular pastime. There is a growing evidence base for the health and well-being benefits of gardening. Community gardening brings a social aspect to gardening, thereby increasing the potential benefits to include addressing social inclusion and poor community health through sharing of values, support of others, and building networks. This systematic review protocol aims to determine the characteristics of community gardening that could lead to beneficial outcomes such as connection with the community and development of new skills. Thirteen academic databases will be searched for studies looking at the benefits of community gardening, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Data will be extracted from all studies meeting the inclusion criteria and summarized to provide an overview of the current literature. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive investigation into community gardening, its benefits, and how they are achieved for the target population. By gathering and synthesizing this information, the review should allow policy makers and practitioners to work more effectively to address health and social inequities, by highlighting areas of need and enabling optimization of future interventions.

Keywords: community gardening; vulnerable; health; well-being; social inclusion; systematic review; protocol (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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