Risk perception of outdoor security personnel on urban air pollution in Iligan City
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Risk perception of outdoor security personnel on urban air pollution in Iligan City
Abstract
This study was conducted in order to gauge the knowledge and perceptions of outdoor security personnel towards air pollution with the use of questionnaire guided interview. A total of 32 recruited security guards based in Iligan City comprised the study population. According to the data gathered, a significant number of respondents (87.5%) claimed to be aware of air pollution. Unfortunately, there were several misconceptions on the causes and effects of air pollution. Despite the claims of respondents of their awareness of air pollution, particularly on its effects to the health and environment, a number of security guards have not practiced any precautionary measures.
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