Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution
Indoor household pollution is not yet sufficiently studied in the general population. Over 4 million people die prematurely every year due to air pollution in households. This study aimed to propose quantitative data research through the administration of a KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices)...
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| author | Paolo Montuori Mariagiovanna Gioia Michele Sorrentino Fabiana Di Duca Francesca Pennino Giuseppe Messineo Maria Luisa Maccauro Simonetta Riello Ugo Trama Maria Triassi Antonio Nardone |
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| description | Indoor household pollution is not yet sufficiently studied in the general population. Over 4 million people die prematurely every year due to air pollution in households. This study aimed to propose quantitative data research through the administration of a KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) Survey Questionnaire. This cross-sectional study administered questionnaires to adults from the metropolitan city of Naples (Italy). Three Multiple Linear Regression Analyses (MLRA) were developed, including Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior regarding household chemical air pollution and the related risks. One thousand six hundred seventy subjects received a questionnaire to be filled out and collected anonymously. The mean age of the sample was 44.68 years, ranging from 21–78 years. Most of the people interviewed (76.13%) had good attitudes toward house cleaning, and 56.69% stated paying attention to cleaning products. Results of the regression analysis indicated that positive attitudes were significantly higher among subjects who graduated, with older age, male and non-smokers, but they were correlated with lower knowledge. In conclusion, a behavioral and attitudinal program targeted those with knowledge, such as younger subjects with high educational levels, but do not engage in correct practices towards household indoor chemical pollution. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e5081414e81f42568713204034be8bbe2023-11-17T14:13:25ZengMDPI AGToxics2305-63042023-03-0111326410.3390/toxics11030264Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor PollutionPaolo Montuori0Mariagiovanna Gioia1Michele Sorrentino2Fabiana Di Duca3Francesca Pennino4Giuseppe Messineo5Maria Luisa Maccauro6Simonetta Riello7Ugo Trama8Maria Triassi9Antonio Nardone10Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyGeneral Directorate of Health, Campania Region, Centro Direzionale Is. C3, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini n° 5, 80131 Naples, ItalyIndoor household pollution is not yet sufficiently studied in the general population. Over 4 million people die prematurely every year due to air pollution in households. This study aimed to propose quantitative data research through the administration of a KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) Survey Questionnaire. This cross-sectional study administered questionnaires to adults from the metropolitan city of Naples (Italy). Three Multiple Linear Regression Analyses (MLRA) were developed, including Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior regarding household chemical air pollution and the related risks. One thousand six hundred seventy subjects received a questionnaire to be filled out and collected anonymously. The mean age of the sample was 44.68 years, ranging from 21–78 years. Most of the people interviewed (76.13%) had good attitudes toward house cleaning, and 56.69% stated paying attention to cleaning products. Results of the regression analysis indicated that positive attitudes were significantly higher among subjects who graduated, with older age, male and non-smokers, but they were correlated with lower knowledge. In conclusion, a behavioral and attitudinal program targeted those with knowledge, such as younger subjects with high educational levels, but do not engage in correct practices towards household indoor chemical pollution.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/3/264indoor air qualitychemical contaminantsknowledgeattitudepracticecross-sectional survey |
| spellingShingle | Paolo Montuori Mariagiovanna Gioia Michele Sorrentino Fabiana Di Duca Francesca Pennino Giuseppe Messineo Maria Luisa Maccauro Simonetta Riello Ugo Trama Maria Triassi Antonio Nardone Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution Toxics indoor air quality chemical contaminants knowledge attitude practice cross-sectional survey |
| title | Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution |
| title_full | Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution |
| title_fullStr | Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution |
| title_short | Determinants Analysis Regarding Household Chemical Indoor Pollution |
| title_sort | determinants analysis regarding household chemical indoor pollution |
| topic | indoor air quality chemical contaminants knowledge attitude practice cross-sectional survey |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/3/264 |
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