Table 4.
Changes in hemodynamic parameters, cortisol, and mood between the first and seventh days exposure in different environments.
| Changes between Day 1 and Day 7 | Urban Changes Median | p † Value | Park Changes Median | p † Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | ||||
| SBP, mm Hg | 8.00 | 0.336 | −0.50 | 0.456 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 0 | 0.453 | −4.00 | 0.031 |
| HR, bpm | −2.00 | 0.348 | 1.50 | 0.500 |
| Cortisol level | 0.59 | 0.216 | 0.96 | 0.161 |
| Positive effects | −1.00 | 0.414 | 0.5 | 0.422 |
| Negative effects | −2.00 | 0.002 | 0 | 0.297 |
| 60 min after the walk | ||||
| SBP, mm Hg | 2.00 | 0.156 | −3.00 | 0.131 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 2.00 | 0.336 | −6.00 | 0.002 |
| HR, bpm | −16.00 | 0.109 | 0 | 0.305 |
| Cortisol level | 0.55 | 0.432 | −1.87 | 0.455 |
| Positive effects | −1.50 | 0.387 | 0.50 | 0.322 |
| Negative effects | −1.50 | 0.008 | 0 | 0.453 |
† exact one-tailed p-value of the Wilcoxon test.