Radon Risk Awareness among Undergraduate Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Nigeria
Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · pp. 18–25 · Published 22 Aug 2024
10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i3228Abstract
The study was conducted to assess the knowledge of undergraduate students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Nigeria, about radon risk and possible impediment they might face for radon testing. One hundred students were randomly sampled from six Faculties in the University. A descriptive research design of survey type was used and a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the students. Three research questions raised were solved using descriptive statistics. The survey found that 88% of the responders were not aware that high radon exposure could cause lung cancer and 94% does not believe in the health effect of radon. Concerning radon testing, 8% knew that radon could be detected, 12% had knowledgeable awareness of how to test for radon, and 8% possesses information about where to procure radon test kits. Insufficient knowledge of radon risk exist among the undergraduate students of AAUA. More awareness through media and lectures is therefore recommended for members of the University community.
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