Discussion
In this cross-sectional study, univariate and multivariate statistical analysis models revealed that the
proximity of the place of residence to green spaces was associated with lower blood pressure among
pregnant women. We observed statistically significant positive relationships of the prevalence of
optimal-normal blood pressure and high-normal blood pressure with the distance of the place of
residence from city parks. Using the optimal blood pressure as the reference group, the adjusted odds
ratio (OR) for normal blood pressure and for high-normal blood pressure were statistically significant
higher after the inclusion of the selected covariates in the categorical multinomial regression models.
The analysis of continuous variables also showed an increase in the risk for normal blood pressure
group by 9% and for high-normal blood pressure group ‒ by 14% for every 300 m increase in the
distance from green spaces. However, the association between proximity to city parks and the
hypertension group was not statistically significant.