Research on biomechanics-informed rural planning strategies for enhancing biodiversity and health

  • Xiuli Yang School of Public Administration and Law, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150038, China
  • Miaomiao Han School of Public Administration and Law, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150038, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62617/mcb626
Keywords: biodiversity; Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (EDRR); Structural Equation Modeling (SEM); biomechanics-informed rural planning strategies
Article ID: 626

Abstract

Rapid urbanization has resulted in decreased biodiversity, adversely impacting ecosystem functions and human health, especially in rural regions. Biomechanics-informed rural planning integrates principles of biological mechanics with biodiversity enhancement and public health objectives to establish sustainable communities. Purpose: This study aims to foster resilient ecosystems and healthier rural populations by introducing biomechanics-informed approaches to rural planning that synergize biodiversity enhancement with health promotion. Methods: This study bridges the knowledge gap by examining the relationship among biomechanically efficient behaviors, personal health, and ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (EDRR) through the lens of the Health Belief Model (HBM). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to investigate the correlations between the study's key variables. The research focused on a rural community impacted by disaster to test the hypotheses, exploring biomechanics-informed rural planning strategies that facilitate sustainable development and biodiversity enhancement. Results: The findings indicate that health perceptions and EDRR attributes indirectly influence biomechanically efficient behaviors. Specifically, participation in activities that support biodiversity is positively associated with perceptions of social integration benefits, EDRR awareness, and health promotion. Conclusion: This study underscores the potential to integrate biomechanics into Emergency Disaster Risk Reduction (EDRR) initiatives and community planning to encourage healthy lifestyles and enhance the environmental sustainability of resilient communities.

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Published
2025-01-17
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Yang, X., & Han, M. (2025). Research on biomechanics-informed rural planning strategies for enhancing biodiversity and health. Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, 22(2), 626. https://doi.org/10.62617/mcb626
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