Efficacy of Communication Techniques and Health Outcomes of Bushfire Smoke Exposure: A Scoping Review
Public health officials communicate the relevant risks of bushfire smoke exposure and associated health protection measures to affected populations. Increasing global bushfire incidence in the context of climate change motivated this scoping review. English-language publications related to adverse h...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:1519083166974ae8bdbfed51087b309b 2023-05-15T16:16:38+02:00 Efficacy of Communication Techniques and Health Outcomes of Bushfire Smoke Exposure: A Scoping Review Emily Heaney Laura Hunter Angus Clulow Devin Bowles Sotiris Vardoulakis 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010889 https://doaj.org/article/1519083166974ae8bdbfed51087b309b EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/20/10889 https://doaj.org/toc/1661-7827 https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601 doi:10.3390/ijerph182010889 1660-4601 1661-7827 https://doaj.org/article/1519083166974ae8bdbfed51087b309b International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 10889, p 10889 (2021) bushfire wildfire smoke air pollution communication media Medicine R article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010889 2022-12-31T11:58:25Z Public health officials communicate the relevant risks of bushfire smoke exposure and associated health protection measures to affected populations. Increasing global bushfire incidence in the context of climate change motivated this scoping review. English-language publications related to adverse health outcomes following bushfire smoke exposure and publications relating to communication during natural disasters were included. Bushfire smoke events potentially increase healthcare contact, especially presentations triggered by respiratory illness. At-risk populations include those with underlying cardiorespiratory disease, elderly, paediatric, pregnant persons, and First Nations people. We found that social media, television, and radio are among the most common information sources utilised in bushfire smoke events. Message style, content, and method of delivery can directly influence message uptake and behaviour modification. Age, rurality, and geographical location influence information source preferences. Culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with hearing, vision, and mobility-related disabilities may benefit from targeted health recommendations. This review emphasises the health effects of bushfire smoke exposure and related communication recommendations during and after bushfire smoke events. Additional investigation may further clarify the health effects of bushfire smoke exposure and efficacy of related health messaging, particularly in at-risk populations. Quantitative comparison of communication methods may yield more specific recommendations for future bushfire smoke events. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 20 10889 |
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Public health officials communicate the relevant risks of bushfire smoke exposure and associated health protection measures to affected populations. Increasing global bushfire incidence in the context of climate change motivated this scoping review. English-language publications related to adverse health outcomes following bushfire smoke exposure and publications relating to communication during natural disasters were included. Bushfire smoke events potentially increase healthcare contact, especially presentations triggered by respiratory illness. At-risk populations include those with underlying cardiorespiratory disease, elderly, paediatric, pregnant persons, and First Nations people. We found that social media, television, and radio are among the most common information sources utilised in bushfire smoke events. Message style, content, and method of delivery can directly influence message uptake and behaviour modification. Age, rurality, and geographical location influence information source preferences. Culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with hearing, vision, and mobility-related disabilities may benefit from targeted health recommendations. This review emphasises the health effects of bushfire smoke exposure and related communication recommendations during and after bushfire smoke events. Additional investigation may further clarify the health effects of bushfire smoke exposure and efficacy of related health messaging, particularly in at-risk populations. Quantitative comparison of communication methods may yield more specific recommendations for future bushfire smoke events. |
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Efficacy of Communication Techniques and Health Outcomes of Bushfire Smoke Exposure: A Scoping Review |
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Efficacy of Communication Techniques and Health Outcomes of Bushfire Smoke Exposure: A Scoping Review |
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