Risk perception of people involved with lead poisoning

Authors

  • Lígia Ebner Melchiori Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
  • Patrícia Kusumi Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
  • Olga Maria Piazentin Rolim Rodrigues Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
  • Tânia Gracy do Valle Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
  • Vera Lúcia Messias Fialho Capellini Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
  • Carmem Maria Bueno Neme Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2010000100009

Keywords:

lead poisoning, children, parents

Abstract

This study investigated the perception of children and their parents about lead poisoning and its consequences. A total of 50 male and female children poisoned by lead, ages between 4 and 13 years, and their respective parents and legal guardians participated in the study. The participants answered structured interviews that asked about what lead is, how poisoning occurs and its effects on children's bodies, potential changes in the environment due to poisoning, and what adults believe would improve the development of poisoned children. The results indicate lack of understanding on several investigated aspects and that more knowledge is acquired as people get older. These findings can support the development of appropriate and effective public health policies directed to this population and the dissemination of correct information about the event and its consequences.

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Published

2010-04-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 45 (2010)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Melchiori, L. E., Kusumi, P., Rodrigues, O. M. P. R., Valle, T. G. do, Capellini, V. L. M. F., & Neme, C. M. B. (2010). Risk perception of people involved with lead poisoning . Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 20(45), 63-72. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2010000100009