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Title: | An Assessment of the Multidimensional Drivers and Determinants of Public Risk Perception of and Behaviors Related to Exposure to Air Pollution in Serbia | Authors: | Stanojević, Gorica Malinović-Milićević, Slavica Ćurčić, Nina B. Radovanović, Milan Radivojević, Aleksandar Popović, Teodora Ćurčić, Srećko |
Keywords: | Air pollution;;Multidimensional drivers;;Public perception;;Exposure behaviors;;Serbia. | Issue Date: | 2023 | Rank: | M22 | Publisher: | MPDI | Journal: | Sustainability | Volume: | 15 | Issue: | 24 | Start page: | 16901 | Abstract: | This study investigates factors contributing to public perception of and behaviors related to air pollution in Serbia. A range of multidimensional indicators, including demographic and socioeconomic features, health status data, and living environment factors, were utilized to evaluate observed awareness and exposure activities. Air pollution is a serious health concern in many areas of Serbia, particularly during the cold season when emissions from the heating sector contribute to high levels of particulate matter. In the period from March to May 2023, a nationwide survey was conducted to gather empirical data and insights that can assist policymakers in the creation of public-health strategies. A set of research questions included the perception of air-pollution impact and citizens’ responses to eight pre-defined exposure-reduction activities. Statistical procedures (a chi-square test of independence, a Mann–Whitney U test, and a Kruskal–Wallis H test) were applied to isolate driving factors in the public response to increased air-pollution levels. The findings suggest a “gap” between risk understanding and risk-reducing behaviors. To address this issue and to ensure that regulations are implemented effectively, it is crucial to prioritize education, develop communication strategies, increase local interventions, and target vulnerable population groups. |
URI: | https://biore.bio.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6996 | ISSN: | 2071-1050 | DOI: | 10.3390/su152416901 |
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