Perception of risks from electromagnetic fields: a psychometric evaluation of a risk-communication approach risk

Risk communication

• risk management
• non-EMF risk factors
• personal policy

Risk perception

• personal risk estimation
• benefit
• risk knowledge
• influence of informing via brochure on belief about the potential of electromagnetic field exposure

Endpoint

• attitudes and opinions

Considered exposure sources

• • 50/60 Hz
  • electric field
  • magnetic field
• • power transmission line
  • electric blanket
  • other domestic appliance
  • microw. oven/heating device

Investigated group

60 residents from Oregon, USA, participated in the first survey in 1990 and 139 residents participated in the replication study in 1993.