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Health literacy and preventive behaviors toward microplastic contamination among communities in the major river basins of northeastern Thailand

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Santisith Khiewkhern, Santisith Khiewkhern, Santisith Khiewkhern, Supatra Noo-In, Supatra Noo-In, Chitkamon Srichomphoo, Santisith Khiewkhern, Chitkamon Srichomphoo, Jirarat Ruetrakul, Jirarat Ruetrakul, Ruchakron Kongmant, Ruchakron Kongmant, Nitikorn Phoosuwan

Summary

Researchers assessed health literacy and preventive behaviors related to microplastic contamination among communities living near major river basins in northeastern Thailand. They found that health literacy, particularly decision-making skills, was a critical factor in whether people adopted behaviors to reduce microplastic exposure. The study recommends integrating targeted literacy interventions into public health strategies for riverine communities.

Study Type Environmental

Health literacy is a critical determinant of microplastic-related preventive behaviors. Interventions targeting higher-order literacy skills, particularly decision-making, should be integrated into environmental health and public health strategies to reduce microplastic exposure and promote sustainable preventive practices in riverine communities.

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