Estimation of environmental radioactivity and radiation dose from exposure to radon in groundwater for inhabitants in Qassim Area, Saudi Arabia

Massoud, E.E.; El-Taher, Atef; Elzain, Abd Elmoniem Ahmed

doi:10.5004/dwt.2020.26399

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“…In Saudi Arabia, radon levels have been measured across numerous regions and sub-regions [5,[7][8][9][10][11][12]. The Eastern Province, home to numerous oil and gas wells, serves as a potential additional indoor radon source.…”

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Predicting individuals’ preventive practices against Radon indoor exposure in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study

Almoayad,

Bin Sauib,

Alnasserallah

et al. 2024

J. Radiol. Prot.

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Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, poses a significant public health risk. This study aimed to assess indoor radon exposure in Saudi Arabia using the Health Belief Model as a framework for understanding and influencing public behaviour regarding the prevention on indoor radon exposure.A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted involving 803 participants from diverse backgrounds recruited through convenience sampling. The online questionnaire assessed sociodemographics, risk factors, and Health Belief Model constructs (perceived susceptibility, barriers, benefits, seriousness, and self-efficacy). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS.Most participants showed neutral perceptions towards susceptibility, severity (82.7% each), benefits (85.2%), and barriers (59.7%) to preventive practices. Only 31.6% had high self-efficacy, with 16.4% practicing good prevention and 44.3% fair. Preventive practices correlated positively with perceived severity, benefits, and self-efficacy, but negatively with risk score and perceived barriers. The study highlights the need for improved radon prevention practices in Saudi Arabia, focusing on educational campaigns, self-efficacy enhancement, policy support for renters, and better risk communication. These measures are crucial for mitigating radon exposure risks across the population

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