Exploring Mexican adolescents' perceptions of environmental health risks: a photographic approach to risk analysis

被引:3
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作者
Borner, Susanne [1 ]
Torrico Albino, Juan Carlos [2 ]
Nieto Caraveo, Luz Maria [3 ]
Cubillas Tejeda, Ana Cristina [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Autonoma San Luis Potosi, Fac Ciencias Quim, San Luis Potosi 78210, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
[2] Cologne Univ Appl Sci, Inst Technol & Resources Management Trop & Subtro, Cologne, Germany
[3] Univ Autonoma San Luis Potosi, Agenda Ambiental, San Luis Potosi 78210, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
来源
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA | 2015年 / 20卷 / 05期
关键词
Risk perception; Environmental health risks; Photography; Adolescent health; Environmental education; SAN-LUIS-POTOSI; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; CHILDREN EXPOSURE; LEAD; COMMUNICATION;
D O I
10.1590/1413-81232015205.11382014
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
The objective of this study was to explore Mexican adolescents' perceptions of environmental health risks in contaminated urban areas, and to test the environmental photography technique as a research tool for engaging adolescents in community-based health research. The study was conducted with 74 adolescents from two communities in the city of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Participants were provided with disposable cameras and asked to take photographs of elements and situations which they believed affected their personal health both at home and outside their homes. They were also asked to describe each photograph in writing. Photographs and written explanations were analyzed by using quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Risk perception plays a crucial role in the development of Risk Communication Programs (RCPs) aimed at the improvement of community health. The photography technique opens up a promising field for environmental health research since it affords a realistic and concise impression of the perceived risks. Adolescents in both communities perceived different environmental health risks as detrimental to their well-being, e.g. waste, air pollution, and lack of hygiene. Yet, some knowledge gaps remain which need to be addressed.
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页码:1616 / 1626
页数:11
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