Journal article
Bicycle Commuting and Exposure to Air Pollution: A Questionnaire-Based Investigation of Perceptions, Symptoms and Risk Management Strategies
Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Vol.12(4), pp.490-499
2015
Abstract
Background: An increase in bicycle commuting participation may improve public health and traffic congestion in cities. Information on air pollution exposure (such as perception, symptoms and risk management) contributes to the responsible promotion of bicycle commuting participation. Methods: To determine perceptions, symptoms and willingness for specific exposure risk management strategies of exposure to air pollution, a questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was conducted with adult bicycle commuters (n = 153; age = 41±11 yr; 28% female). Results: Frequency of acute respiratory signs and symptoms are positively-associated with in- and post-commute compared to pre-commute time periods (p less than 0.05); greater positive-association is with respiratory disorder compared to healthy, and female compared to male, participants. The perception (although not signs or symptoms) of in-commute exposure to air pollution is positive-associated with the estimated level of in-commute proximity to motorised traffic. The majority of participants indicated a willingness (which varied with health status and gender) to adopt risk management strategies (with certain practical features) if shown to be appropriate and effective. Conclusions: While acute signs and symptoms of air pollution exposure are indicated with bicycle commuting, and more so in susceptible individuals, there is willingness to manage exposure risk by adopting effective strategies with desirable features.
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- Title
- Bicycle Commuting and Exposure to Air Pollution: A Questionnaire-Based Investigation of Perceptions, Symptoms and Risk Management Strategies
- Authors
- Thomas Anthony Cole-Hunter (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyLidia Morawska (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyColin Solomon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Vol.12(4), pp.490-499
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1123/jpah.2013-0122
- ISSN
- 1543-3080
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448815802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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