RT Journal Article
T1 Perceptions and Attitudes of Gynecologic and Pediatric Professionals Regarding Dietary Exposure to Chemical Pollutants.
A1 Arrebola, Juan Pedro
A1 Muñoz, Araceli
A1 Ferrero, Silvia
A1 Larrea-Killinger, Cristina
K1 attitudes
K1 bisphenol A
K1 chemical pollutants
K1 food
K1 health professionals
K1 mercury
K1 pesticides
K1 risk perception
AB There is increasing concern regarding the potential implications of continuous dietary exposure to low doses of artificial chemical pollutants, particularly in critical life stages such as pregnancy and lactation. Within a wider social research, we analyzed the risk perception, discourses, and attitudes of health professionals regarding dietary exposure to artificial chemical contaminants. Data was collected by personal interviews on 35 health professionals from two Spanish regions. Although the participants' discourses were strongly dominated by the nutritional composition and microbiological contamination, 34 expressed some concern regarding metals, and 23 regarding pesticides. Although only one participant mentioned a plasticizer (i.e., bisphenol A), we noted an underlying concern, since six professionals admitted to recommending pregnant women to somewhat avoid plastic food containers, and were aware of mother-to-child transmission and accumulation of artificial chemicals. The ubiquity of the exposure, the inability to locate the threat, and contradictory messages can all create a sense of helplessness and subsequent cognitive adjustments. Our participants also reported a lack of information, particularly on emerging pollutants. In conclusion, we found a range of valuable discourses that can aid in orienting public health strategies aimed at health professionals who have a substantial influence on their patients.
PB MDPI AG
YR 2020
FD 2020-05-26
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15682
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15682
LA en
NO Arrebola JP, Muñoz A, Ferrero S, Larrea-Killinger C. Perceptions and Attitudes of Gynecologic and Pediatric Professionals Regarding Dietary Exposure to Chemical Pollutants. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jun 2;17(11):3946.
NO The results would not have been achieved without the selfless collaboration of the staff from theparticipant centers who took part in the study. This research has been funded by a grant from the SpanishMinisterio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad (CSO2014-58144-P) and Barcelona City Council (Ajuntamentde Barcelona) (17S05083-001). Dr. J.P. Arrebola is under contract within Ramon y Cajal program (RYC-2016-20155,Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Spain).
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RD Apr 5, 2025