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@phdthesis{Varaden:2019,
author = {Varaden, D},
title = {Developing and testing methods to engage communities in air quality issues: an air pollution case study in London},
url = {https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/diana-varaden(b376f4d5-db21-4c12-b208-41f23a71caaf)/theses.html},
year = {2019}
}

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AB  - Exposure to air pollution is a public health concern accountable for numerous health problems and tens of thousands of premature deaths each year in the UK. Despite this evidence, public understanding and awareness of the issue is low in comparison to other public health risks. Improved methods for engaging with the public to communicate this risk are required. Participatory research methods have been used in the air pollution field predominantly in unpublished work. However, there is still a lack of systematic empirical evidence on the feasibility of using this approach with diverse members of the community and on the impact that this approach can have on people’s views and perceptions of air pollution. Bringing together natural and social science techniques, this interdisciplinary PhD research aims to investigate the feasibility and impact of using participatory research interventions which involve the collection of personalised exposure data, with community groups to raise awareness of air pollution and identify potential solutions. Over 500 individuals, belonging to five community groups in London - including a primary school, a senior citizens group, a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient group, and a parent and baby group – were recruited to take part in participatory research projects. The projects began with the provision of information on air pollution causes and effects. Subsequently, using portable exposure monitors and GPS watches, a subset of individuals from each group measured their own exposure to air pollution in the course of their normal activities. Each participant received a summary of their own findings and the overall results of the project were shared with all members of the community groups. Participants also included a group of activists and politicians who had taken part in similar projects, but on their own accord. Data on the impact of the participation in the projects were collected using observations, survey
AU  - Varaden,D
PY  - 2019///
TI  - Developing and testing methods to engage communities in air quality issues: an air pollution case study in London
UR  - https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/diana-varaden(b376f4d5-db21-4c12-b208-41f23a71caaf)/theses.html
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