Community Perceptions of Air Pollution and Related Health Risks in Nairobi Slums
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15470534 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thaddaeus Egondi (African Population and Health Research Center, corresponding author), Catherine Kyobutungi (0000-0002-5344-5631, African Population and Health Research Center), Nawi Ng (0000-0003-0556-1483, Umeå University), Kanyiva Muindi (0000-0002-5166-5243, African Population and Health Research Center), Samuel Oti (0000-0003-1035-9511, Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development), Steven van de Vijver (0000-0002-9174-7737, Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development), Remare Ettarh (0000-0003-0442-4030, University of British Columbia), Joacim Rocklöv (0000-0003-4030-0449, Umeå University) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 4851-4868 |
| Publication date | 2013-10-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph10104851 |
| PMID | 24157509 |
| PMCID | PMC3823347 |
| OpenAlex | W2170670441 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 31 |
| References cited | 16 |
Air pollution is among the leading global risks for mortality and responsible for increasing risk for chronic diseases. Community perceptions on exposure are critical in determining people's response and acceptance of related policies. Therefore, understanding people' perception is critical in informing the design of appropriate intervention measures. The aim of this paper was to establish levels and associations between perceived pollution and health risk perception among slum residents. A cross-sectional study of 5,317 individuals aged 35+ years was conducted in two slums of Nairobi. Association of perceived score and individual characteristics was assessed using linear regression. Spatial variation in the perceived levels was determined through hot spot analysis using ArcGIS. The average perceived air pollution level was higher among residents in Viwandani compared to those in Korogocho. Perceived air pollution level was positively associated with perceived health risks. The majority of respondents were exposed to air pollution in their place of work with 66% exposed to at least two sources of air pollution. Less than 20% of the respondents in both areas mentioned sources related to indoor pollution. The perceived air pollution level and related health risks in the study community were low among the residents indicating the need for promoting awareness on air pollution sources and related health risks
Air pollution · Community health · Environmental health · Geography · Perception · Population · Public health · Risk perception · Slum · Air Quality and Health Impacts · Energy and Environment Impacts · Medicine · Noise Effects and Management · Nursing · Psychology · Pollution
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| Unique citing works | 31 |
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| Citations per year | 2,58 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 30 |