Perception of air quality and its health consequences among exposed populations in Cotonou: the case of the Vedoko Cica-Toyota and Akpakpa PK3 intersections
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Keywords: Perception, air pollution, air quality, road traffic, health.Abstract
Air pollution is a global disaster responsible for millions of deaths each year. To provide solutions adapted to the most vulnerable populations, it is necessary to know and understand their point of view on the issue. This study aims at studying the perception of the exposed populations on air pollution as well as its health consequences.
Within a radius of 500m, from the Vedoko Cica-Toyota and Akpakpa PK3 crossroads in Cotonou, a semi-directive questionnaire was carried out using KoBoCollect software with 217 individuals. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, air quality, sources of pollution, health consequences and means of protection of the populations living or working in these intersections was collected. Most of the population considers that the air quality is poor, with the main sources of pollution being means of transport, human activities, factories, and lack of hygiene. The health consequences are multiple with a predominance of diseases and respiratory symptoms. Wearing a mask, even if not systematic, is the main means of protection used. The average age of the respondents was 35 years with a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 83 years. Finally, 64.4% were men and 35.5% were women. Many of the individuals surveyed are aware of the existence of air pollution and its health consequences. At both sites, the air is perceived in majority as being polluted.
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