Exploring Coastal Community Perceptions of Microplastic Exposure Risks in Marine Food Chains and Their Implications for Environmental Health
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https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v5i10.3Keywords:
Microplastics, Coastal Communities, Risk Perception, Seafood, Environmental Health.Abstract
Microplastic exposure through the seafood chain is an important environmental health issue for coastal communities because it is related to marine food consumption and the perception of health risks. This study aims to explore coastal communities' perceptions of the risk of microplastic exposure in the seafood chain and its implications for environmental health behavior. The study used a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with 15 purposively selected informants, consisting of fishermen, fish traders, and local consumers. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that public understanding of microplastics is still limited, despite concerns about the quality of marine food. This research emphasizes the importance of community-based environmental health education to increase awareness and reduce the risk of microplastic exposure
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