The Effect of Dust Exposure and Noise Levels on Community Health with Risk Perception as a Mediating Variable among Communities in the Mining Industrial Area of Morosi District
Keywords:
Community Health, Dust Exposure, Mining Industrial Area, Noise Levels, Risk PerceptionAbstract
This study aims to analyze the effect of dust exposure and noise levels on community health with risk perception as a
mediating variable among communities living in the mining industrial area of Morosi District. This research employed
a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of residents living around the
mining industrial area who are directly exposed to environmental impacts from mining activities. A total of 300
respondents were selected using proportional random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires
and environmental observations, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).
The results indicate that dust exposure and noise levels have a significant effect on community health. Furthermore,
dust exposure and noise levels significantly influence residents’ risk perception. Risk perception also has a significant
effect on community health and serves as a mediating variable in the relationship between environmental exposure
(dust and noise) and community health outcomes. In conclusion, higher levels of dust exposure and noise in the mining
industrial area significantly affect community health both directly and indirectly through risk perception. These findings
highlight the importance of environmental pollution control and effective risk communication strategies to protect
public health in mining industrial areas.
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