Perceptions of air pollution and health communication for people with asthma among Australia's Arabic-speaking communities.

ABSTRACT: Air pollution is a major public health risk factor globally and a significant threat to people with respiratory conditions. People with asthma, and particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, are disproportionally affected and have less capacity to protect themselves from air pollution. There is a critical lack of accessible resources and advice for people with asthma who are from CALD backgrounds. This qualitative study aimed to better understand Arabic-speaking Australians' perceptions of air quality, support their health literacy, and co-design resources to help them reduce their exposure to air pollution. A virtual roundtable discussion was conducted with key stakeholders from Australian Arabic-speaking communities to explore perceptions of air pol

SUBMITTER: Laachir K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314265 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature