The Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster and percetions of health risk communication : a case study
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2014
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This case study was conducted to explore the perceptions of health risk messages sent by the Japanese Government following the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster. The content of health risk messages from the Japanese Government and the Japanese national broadcaster (NHK) were analysed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of Tokyo residents. Initially, participants trusted these messages but as the crisis unfolded they became sceptical about the messages. Participants felt the messages did not communicate health risk information effectively because the messages were; not supported by evidence, inconsistent, delayed and changed over time. Despite widespread access to the internet, social media and mobile telephones, most participants relied on television news for information about the health risks. The Japanese Government urgently needs to re-build trust by engaging the community in the planning and development phases of health risk communication strategies. |
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application/pdf |
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C C H Australia Ltd. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/69702/4/69702.pdf Maeno, Rika, Pearse, Warwick, & Sendall, Marguerite C. (2014) The Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster and percetions of health risk communication : a case study. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 30(1), pp. 1-15. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work |
Palavras-Chave | #111705 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety #111712 Health Promotion #111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified #health risk communication #radiation health risk #health promotion #health safety #CEDM |
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Journal Article |