Protocol for a systematic review of the health impact of urban farming interventions

Brianda Daniela Flores-García, Georgina Mayela Núñez-Rocha, María Natividad Ávila-Ortíz, Karina Janett Hernández-Ruiz, Guillermo Cano-Verdugo

Article ID: 2786
Vol 5, Issue 2, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/ec2786
Received: 10 October 2024; Accepted: 5 November 2024; Available online: 21 November 2024; Issue release: 30 December 2024


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Abstract

Urban farms are areas specifically dedicated to growing plants for purposes related to food security, medicinal use, and therapeutic benefits. Their prevalence has increased notably since the beginning of the 21st century, and they are associated with numerous health advantages. However, there remains a lack of consensus regarding the health impacts of urban farming. In this manuscript, we present a protocol for a systematic review which aims to provide comprehensive insight into required methods used to assess health outcomes from urban farming interventions and is registered in PROSPERO under the reference number CRD42023448001. The protocol will adhere to the PRISMA guidelines, including studies addressing urban farming interventions for any population, with no restrictions on the year of publication, in databases such as PubMed, DOAJ, CAB Abstracts, and NIH. The ROBINS-I tool will assess bias, and the certainty of evidence will be evaluated using the GRADE framework. The data will be synthesized narratively in accordance with SWiM guidelines, aligning with WHO health concepts.


Keywords

urban farming; health; repercussions; benefits; impact


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