Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on the importance of green spaces among community in Shah Alam, Selangor

Green spaces provide vegetative land cover that is beneficial to human and environmental health by reducing noise, improving air quality, and mitigating urban heat. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on the importance of green areas in Shah Alam, Selangor. A cross-sectional study was done using a modified questionnaires distributed to residents of Section 8 and Section 14 in Shah Alam. Respondents (n = 156) were selected through a multi-stage sampling method. The data were analysed by using SPSS version 25.0. The results indicated a high level of positive attitude toward the importance of green areas, but only moderate levels of knowledge and practice. Mann-Whitney U test revealed no significant differences in KAP levels between the two communities, attributed to similar educational backgrounds. These findings highlight the potential for targeted interventions to enhance knowledge and practical engagement related to green spaces, building on the community’s favourable attitudes. Such efforts can maximise the ecological and social benefits of green spaces, contributing to the development of sustainable urban environments in Malaysia