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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Risk Perception

Background:

  • Radon is a major indoor air pollutant and the second leading cause of lung cancer in at-risk areas.
  • Canadian residents demonstrate inadequate perception and limited protective actions regarding radon exposure.
  • There is a notable gap in research on radon health risk perception within Canada.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore determinants shaping radon risk perception and protective actions among Canadian residents.
  • To apply a mixed-methods population health approach to understand risk perception and adaptation factors.
  • To address the lack of scholarship on radon health risk perception in Canada.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted mixed surveys (n=557) and qualitative interviews (n=35) in Ottawa-Gatineau.
  • Employed descriptive, correlational, and regression analyses for quantitative data.
  • Utilized thematic, inductive analyses for qualitative data, triangulating results for a holistic view.

Main Results:

  • Perception of radon risk, smoking, social influence, and family care significantly correlated with testing and mitigation intentions/actions.
  • Dual cognitive and emotional risk awareness motivated preventive behaviors.
  • Enablers included family care and financial capability; obstacles were lack of awareness, cost, and stigma.

Conclusions:

  • Population-level interventions must consider dual risk perceptions to modify determinants and induce protective actions.
  • Future research should investigate the dual aspects of risk perception and the unequal distribution of risk factors.
  • Comprehensive strategies are needed to enhance radon risk awareness and encourage mitigation efforts.