Wi-fi related radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF): a pilot experimental study of personal exposure and risk perception.
Personal exposure
Radiofrequency-electromagnetic fields
Risk perception
Wi-fi
Journal
Journal of environmental health science & engineering
ISSN: 2052-336X
Titre abrégé: J Environ Health Sci Eng
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101613643
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Historique:
received:
04
08
2020
accepted:
15
02
2021
entrez:
21
6
2021
pubmed:
22
6
2021
medline:
22
6
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The impact of providing people with an objectively measured personal radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) exposure information on the risk perception of people is not well understood. We conducted an experimental study, among three groups of participants, to investigate the risk perception of people towards RF-EMF from Wi-Fi sources (ISM 2.4 GHz) by providing participants with either basic text, precautionary information, or a summary of their personal RF-EMF exposure measurement levels. Participants provided with personal RF-EMF exposure measurement information were more confident in protecting themselves from RF-EMF exposure, compared to those provided with only basic information. Nonetheless, neither the exposure perception nor the risk perception of people to Wi-Fi related RF-EMF differed by the type of information provided. The measured Wi-Fi signal levels were far below international exposure limits. Furthermore, self-rated levels of personal RF-EMF exposure perception were not associated with objectively measured RF-EMF exposure levels. Providing people with objectively measured information may help them build confidence in protecting themselves from Wi-Fi related RF-EMF exposure.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34150266
doi: 10.1007/s40201-021-00636-7
pii: 636
pmc: PMC8172712
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
671-680Informations de copyright
© The Author(s) 2021.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Conflict of interestThe authors declare no conflict of interest.
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