Media Reporting on Air Pollution: Health Risk and Precautionary Measures in National and Regional Newspapers

Ramondt, Steven; Ramírez, A. Susana

doi:10.3390/ijerph17186516

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“…This finding shows that lived experiences and co-created communicated material increases environmental health literacy by increasing the interest, awareness and understanding of the particular topic leading to taking action [ 32 , 69 ]. It also conforms with other literature on behavioural change [ 53 , 70 ], which also emphasises that information about a risk to air pollution exposure on its own is not as powerful. By providing each individual with a set of sensor devices, we enabled them to experience the air quality first-hand.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

Robinson

Novak

Kanduč

et al. 2021

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Using low-cost portable air quality (AQ) monitoring devices is a growing trend in personal exposure studies, enabling a higher spatio-temporal resolution and identifying acute exposure to high concentrations. Comprehension of the results by participants is not guaranteed in exposure studies. However, information on personal exposure is multiplex, which calls for participant involvement in information design to maximise communication output and comprehension. This study describes and proposes a model of a user-centred design (UCD) approach for preparing a final report for participants involved in a multi-sensor personal exposure monitoring study performed in seven cities within the EU Horizon 2020 ICARUS project. Using a combination of human-centred design (HCD), human–information interaction (HII) and design thinking approaches, we iteratively included participants in the framing and design of the final report. User needs were mapped using a survey (n = 82), and feedback on the draft report was obtained from a focus group (n = 5). User requirements were assessed and validated using a post-campaign survey (n = 31). The UCD research was conducted amongst participants in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and the results report was distributed among the participating cities across Europe. The feedback made it clear that the final report was well-received and helped participants better understand the influence of individual behaviours on personal exposure to air pollution.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

Robinson

Novak

Kanduč

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“…This finding shows that lived experiences and communicated material increases environmental health literacy by increasing interest, awareness, and understanding of the particular topic leading to taking action [32,65]. It also conforms with other literature on behavioural change [46,66], which also emphasises that information about a risk to air pollution exposure on its own is not as powerful while providing each individual with a set of sensor devices we enabled them to experience the air-quality first-hand. Projects involving participants in collecting data should use the opportunities modern technology provide to grant the participants access to real-time (instantaneous) data in addition to online visualisation and self-exploration of data.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

Robinson¹,

Novak²,

Kanduč³

et al. 2021

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Using low-cost portable air quality (AQ) monitoring devices is a growing trend in personal exposure studies enabling a higher spatio-temporal resolution and identifying acute exposure to high concentrations. Comprehension of results by participants is not guaranteed in exposure studies. However, information on personal exposure is multiplex, which calls for participant involvement to maximise communication output and comprehension. This study describes a user centred design (UCD) approach for preparing a final report for participants involved in a multi-sensor personal exposure monitoring study performed in seven cities within the EU Horizon 2020 ICARUS project. Using a combination of human-centred design (HCD), human-information interaction (HII) and design thinking approaches, we iteratively included participants in the framing and design of the final report. User needs were mapped using a survey (n=82), and feedback on the draft report was obtained from a focus group (n=5). User requirements were assessed and validated using a post-campaign survey (n=31). The UCD research was conducted amongst participants in Ljubljana, Slovenia and the results report was distributed among the participating cities across Europe. The feedback received made it clear that the final report was well-received and helped participants better understand the influence of individual behaviours on personal exposure to air pollution.

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“…This finding shows that lived experiences and communicated material increases environmental health literacy by increasing interest, awareness, and understanding of the particular topic leading to taking action [32,68]. It also conforms with other literature on behavioural change [52,69], which also emphasises that information about a risk to air pollution exposure on its own is not as powerful while providing each individual with a set of sensor devices we enabled them to experience the air-quality first-hand. Projects involving participants in collecting data should use the opportunities modern technology provide to grant the participants access to real-time (instantaneous) data in addition to online visualisation and self-exploration of data.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

Robinson¹,

Novak²,

Kanduč³

et al. 2021

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Using low-cost portable air quality (AQ) monitoring devices is a growing trend in personal exposure studies enabling a higher spatio-temporal resolution and identifying acute exposure to high concentrations. Comprehension of results by participants is not guaranteed in exposure studies. However, information on personal exposure is multiplex, which calls for participant involvement in information design to maximise communication output and comprehension. This study describes and proposes a model of a user centred design (UCD) approach for preparing a final report for participants involved in a multi-sensor personal exposure monitoring study performed in seven cities within the EU Horizon 2020 ICARUS project. Using a combination of human-centred design (HCD), human-information interaction (HII) and design thinking approaches, we iteratively included participants in the framing and design of the final report. User needs were mapped using a survey (n=82), and feedback on the draft report was obtained from a focus group (n=5). User requirements were assessed and validated using a post-campaign survey (n=31). The UCD research was conducted amongst participants in Ljubljana, Slovenia and the results report was distributed among the participating cities across Europe. The feedback received made it clear that the final report was well-received and helped participants better understand the influence of individual behaviours on personal exposure to air pollution.

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Media Reporting on Air Pollution: Health Risk and Precautionary Measures in National and Regional Newspapers

Cited by 18 publications

References 43 publications

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

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