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Perception and Awareness of Electrical and Electronics Appliance Users on the Adverse Health Effects of Electromagnetic Wave Radiation on Human Body in North-West, Nigeria
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Radiation
Abstract
This study investigates the level of awareness among electrical and electronics appliance users in Northwest Nigeria regarding the adverse health effects of electromagnetic wave radiation and strategies to reduce exposure. The study employed a mixed-method approach. The sample size was 350. Data were collected through oral interview and structured questionnaires. Interviews were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis with the help of ATLAS.ti software while mean and standard deviation were the statical tools used for the questionnaires analysis. The findings reveal significant variations in awareness levels. Respondents demonstrated high awareness of radiation risks associated with microwave radiation and mobile phone usage. However, awareness of other health risks, such as headaches, cognitive impairment was notably low. It was recommended among others that the government health agencies and telecommunications companies should collaborate to educate the public on the adverse health effects of electromagnetic wave radiation through mass media, workshops, and social media platforms.
Keywords
Radiation, electromagnetic, health effects, wave, appliance
How to cite this paper
@article{1706495,
author = {Ekele Ojonugwa Abraham, Umar Yunusa},
title = {Perception and Awareness of Electrical and Electronics Appliance Users on the Adverse Health Effects of Electromagnetic Wave Radiation on Human Body in North-West, Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {5},
pages = {267-275},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706495.pdf},
abstract = {This study investigates the level of awareness among electrical and electronics appliance users in Northwest Nigeria regarding the adverse health effects of electromagnetic wave radiation and strategies to reduce exposure. The study employed a mixed-method approach. The sample size was 350. Data were collected through oral interview and structured questionnaires. Interviews were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis with the help of ATLAS.ti software while mean and standard deviation were the statical tools used for the questionnaires analysis. The findings reveal significant variations in awareness levels. Respondents demonstrated high awareness of radiation risks associated with microwave radiation and mobile phone usage. However, awareness of other health risks, such as headaches, cognitive impairment was notably low. It was recommended among others that the government health agencies and telecommunications companies should collaborate to educate the public on the adverse health effects of electromagnetic wave radiation through mass media, workshops, and social media platforms.},
keywords = {Radiation, electromagnetic, health effects, wave, appliance},
month = {November},
}