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: Received: 30 May 2023 / Approved: 30 May 2023 / Online: 30 May 2023 (13:15:46 CEST)
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Ngobeni, F.C.; Kekana, M.P. Community Health Risk Awareness and Knowledge of Air Pollution in Annadale, Polokwane Local Municipality, Lim-popo Province, South Africa. Preprints2023, 2023052149. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.2149.v1
Ngobeni, F.C.; Kekana, M.P. Community Health Risk Awareness and Knowledge of Air Pollution in Annadale, Polokwane Local Municipality, Lim-popo Province, South Africa. Preprints 2023, 2023052149. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.2149.v1
Ngobeni, F.C.; Kekana, M.P. Community Health Risk Awareness and Knowledge of Air Pollution in Annadale, Polokwane Local Municipality, Lim-popo Province, South Africa. Preprints2023, 2023052149. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.2149.v1
APA Style
Ngobeni, F.C., & Kekana, M.P. (2023). Community Health Risk Awareness and Knowledge of Air Pollution in Annadale, Polokwane Local Municipality, Lim-popo Province, South Africa. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.2149.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ngobeni, F.C. and Mokoko Percy Kekana. 2023 "Community Health Risk Awareness and Knowledge of Air Pollution in Annadale, Polokwane Local Municipality, Lim-popo Province, South Africa" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.2149.v1
Abstract
Exposure to air pollution have detrimental effects on the elderly, women, people with pre-existing medical conditions, people living in poverty and children. The aim of the study was to investigate the extent of community awareness and knowledge on the health risks associated with exposure to air pollution. A cross-sectional study design was used for the study, using self-administered questionnaires. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 376 respondents. Systematic sampling method was applied to select the households. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze data. Of 376 respondents, 221 were males and 154 females. 113 were aged between 23-47years and 353 were aware that if they don’t protect themselves against polluted air, they may get sick, with age and educational status associated with their awareness (p < 0.05). About 361 knew what air pollution is and 188 think the air they breathe in Annadale is moderate. A total number of 278 said they feel sick/uncomfortable when the quality of air is bad. About 293 knew that people are exposed to air pollution by breathing contaminated air and 237 identified sewage smell as the main cause of air pollution. Respondents who identified internet and television as the main source of information were 199 and 177 respectively. Those who were not aware of actions implemented to reduce air pollution were 180. Based on the results of the study, respondents are aware of the dangers of exposure to polluted air, and it is necessary that air pollution risk communication strategies be implemented to empower residents.
Keywords
Community; Health Risk; Awareness; Knowledge; Air Pollution
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
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