A Case Study Describing a Community-Engaged Approach for Evaluating Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure in a Native American Community

Autor: Kim A. Anderson, Larry Campbell, Michael Barton, Jamie Donatuto, Molly L. Kile, Myk Heidt, Diana Rohlman
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
Předmět:
Male
Community-Based Participatory Research
Health
Toxicology and Mutagenesis

air pollution
Air pollution
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Community-based participatory research
lcsh:Medicine
Context (language use)
010501 environmental sciences
030501 epidemiology
medicine.disease_cause
01 natural sciences
Article
air toxics
03 medical and health sciences
Indoor air quality
PAHs
Environmental health
medicine
Humans
environmental pollutants
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Air quality index
passive sampling
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
chemistry.chemical_classification
Air Pollutants
Native american
lcsh:R
Public Health
Environmental and Occupational Health

Community Participation
air quality
Tribal-University partnership
Geography
environmental health education
chemistry
community based participatory research
13. Climate action
Air Pollution
Indoor

Wood stove
Indians
North American

silicone
Female
Seasons
0305 other medical science
Environmental Monitoring
Zdroj: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 16, Iss 3, p 327 (2019)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume 16
Issue 3
ISSN: 1660-4601
Popis: In 2015, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (SITC) was impacted by an air toxic release from one of two nearby oil refineries. This experience motivated SITC members to learn more about their exposure to air toxics. On the invitation of SITC, this community-based study measured personal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and conducted interviews with the volunteers to evaluate perceptions of the data and experience of participating. Non-smoking SITC members were recruited in March 2016 (N = 10) and January 2017 (N = 22) with seven volunteers participating both times. Volunteers wore a wristband passive sampler for 7 days and completed daily activity diaries. Wristbands were analyzed for 62 PAHs using gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Wilcoxon exact tests determined if the sum total PAHs (&Sigma
PAH) differed by activity, proximity to the refineries, and time. Aggregated results were shared during community meetings, and volunteers received individual reports. Volunteers (N = 9) participated in individual interviews. All volunteers were exposed to different amounts and types of PAHs. Burning candles or using a wood stove and/or propane heating were associated with higher &Sigma
PAH exposures. While &Sigma
PAH was similar in both sampling periods, the composition of PAHs differed. More priority listed PAHs were detected in January (N = 17) versus March (N = 10). Among volunteers who participated in both sampling events, exposure to four PAHs significantly differed between seasons. Overall, volunteers reported that the study made them more aware of air pollution sources in their community. They also commented that the chemical nomenclature was difficult to understand, but appreciated the individual reports that allowed them to visually compare their data to the distribution of data collected in their community. For volunteers with lower exposures, these comparisons gave them relief. However, volunteers with higher exposures reported concern and several changed their behaviors to reduce their exposure to known PAH sources. This study provided an opportunity for SITC members to learn about their personal exposure to a class of air toxics within the context of their community. While the limitations of the study hindered the ability to identify sources of air toxics in the community, this activity appeared to raise awareness about ambient and indoor air pollution among the volunteers.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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