Association between Perceived Susceptibility to Fine Dust Exposure and Wearing Masks, Attitude toward Respiratory Disease Prevention Education in Farmers
10.5393/JAMCH.2021.46.2.078
- Author:
HyeJeong JUNG
1
;
YunJin LEE
;
SooYeon LEE
;
JiYoung HAN
;
YangWoo KIM
;
Soo-Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Graduate School of Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2021;46(2):78-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This study aimed to investigate health risk awareness pertaining to fine dust exposure and the use of face masks in farmers, as well as their attitude toward education regarding fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention.
Methods:In total, 295 farmers were interviewed in a survey using a structured questionnaire to obtain data on general characteristics, farming-related characteristics, health risk awareness pertaining to fine dust exposure, attitude toward education on fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention and the use of face masks. This study was analyzed the correlation between the perceived susceptibility to fine dust exposure and willingness to participate in education on fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention.
Results:The mean score for perceived susceptibility to fine dust exposure was 3.8 (out of 5), and the participants were highly willing to receive education on fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention. In Multiple response analysis of reactions to exposure to fine dust generated during work, 221 participants responded that they practiced at least one preventive action; participants gave a positive response to "wearing masks" (56.1%), "personal hygiene, such as hand washing." (52.9%). In terms of education methods, 94 (33.6%) participants preferred to learn online or via text messages.
Conclusions:The significant correlation between the perceived susceptibility to fine dust exposure and willingness to participate in education on fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention shows the importance of promoting education on prevention. The results of this study can help understand as reference for education on fine dust-related respiratory disease prevention.
