Study type:
Risk communication/perception study
(practical study)
Managing the possible health risks of mobile telecommunications: Public understandings of precautionary action and advice
risk
By:
Timotijevic L, Barnett J
Published in: Health Risk Soc 2006; 8 (2): 143-164
Risk perception
- risk estimation
- benefit
- risk knowledge
- trust in authorities/institutions
Endpoint
- understanding of precautionary action of the UK government
Considered exposure sources
Investigated group
eight focus groups in the UK with members varying in age, awareness and concern about base station siting, and mobile phone use.
