학술논문
Radon risk perception and barriers for residential radon testing in Southwestern Nigeria
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Public Health in Practice, Vol 1, Iss , Pp 100036- (2020)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2666-5352
Abstract
Objectives: The seriousness and long-term health effects of radon exposure are often underestimated due to inaccurate perceptions of radon risk. The aim of this study was to assess radon risk perception and barriers for residential radon levels testing among Obafemi Awolowo University faculty. Study design: A quantitative cross-sectional design was used for this study. Methods: Lecturers’ residents of the Obafemi Awolowo University participated in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 296 residents to assess their knowledge about radon and determine their perceived susceptibility to radon health risks. Data were analysed and summarised using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The respondents’ mean age was 43 ± 8.5 years and 71% were male. The study revealed that awareness of radon was low (46%), while 61% of respondents had poor knowledge. Only a fifth (19.5%) of the respondents had a high perceived risk of radon, and 70% were not aware of measures to detect radon in their respective homes. A majority (74%) of the respondents reported not knowing where to get a radon testing kit as a barrier to radon testing. Professional background (p