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Hanoi Air Quantitative Report: A Cross-Sectional Study of Knowledge, Awareness, and Sustainable Practices Related to Air Pollution Among Residents of Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Laura Vanderbloemen

    (Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London W12 0BZ, UK
    Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London E16 2RD, UK
    Smart Health Centre, University of East London, London E16 2RD, UK)

  • Pranee Liamputtong

    (College of Arts and Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 12426, Vietnam
    Center for Environmental Intelligence, VinUniversity, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
    Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA)

  • Oanh Thi Kieu Nguyen

    (College of Arts and Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 12426, Vietnam
    Center for Environmental Intelligence, VinUniversity, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam)

  • Khanh Vo Ngoc Hoang

    (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

  • Huy Xuan Huynh

    (Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA)

  • Mai Phuong Hoang

    (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

  • Man Gia Tran

    (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

  • Phat Hoang Nguyen

    (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

  • Tran Ngoc Huyen Pham

    (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

  • Dev Kapil

    (Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London W12 0BZ, UK
    Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London E16 2RD, UK)

  • Ahmed Elgebaly

    (Smart Health Centre, University of East London, London E16 2RD, UK)

  • Andrew W. Taylor-Robinson

    (Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 131000, Vietnam)

Abstract

This study contributes to the broader sustainability discourse by evaluating public knowledge, awareness, and practices regarding air pollution among residents of Hanoi, Vietnam, focusing on its causes, health impacts, and mitigation strategies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 521 individuals in suburbs around Hanoi. A multistage sampling technique, combining cluster and simple random sampling, was used for participant recruitment. Three central and three suburban districts of Hanoi were randomly selected as clusters. One individual from each household was invited to participate and answer a structured survey, which assessed perceptions of air pollution, its human-induced causes, recognised health impacts, and individual and community-level mitigation behaviours. Nearly all participants (98.3%) were aware of air pollution, with 65.3% attributing it to human activities and 61.2% recognising specific air pollutants as primary contributors. The majority (93.9%) acknowledged health impacts, citing respiratory infections (55.1%) and sinus issues (51.2%) as prevalent concerns. Vulnerable groups, such as children under 5 (82.3%) and adults over 65 years old (77.4%), were identified as disproportionately affected. Social media (68.9%) and television (58.3%) were the dominant sources of information. Despite a recognition of air pollution’s importance (98.5%), there was limited engagement in systemic sustainability actions, such as supporting renewable energy initiatives. Most participants (84.3%) reported personal mitigation efforts, including energy-saving practices (35.5%) and walking instead of driving a car or bike (35.3%). While awareness of air pollution and its health impacts is high among Hanoi residents, proactive engagement in systemic solutions remains limited. Policymakers should prioritise community-based programs, public–private partnerships, sustainability education, and culturally tailored policy interventions to bridge gaps between awareness and action. Tailored interventions addressing demographic and cultural factors are essential to fostering socio-environmental sustainability in rapidly urbanising contexts.

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  • Laura Vanderbloemen & Pranee Liamputtong & Oanh Thi Kieu Nguyen & Khanh Vo Ngoc Hoang & Huy Xuan Huynh & Mai Phuong Hoang & Man Gia Tran & Phat Hoang Nguyen & Tran Ngoc Huyen Pham & Dev Kapil & Ahmed , 2025. "Hanoi Air Quantitative Report: A Cross-Sectional Study of Knowledge, Awareness, and Sustainable Practices Related to Air Pollution Among Residents of Hanoi, Vietnam," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:14:p:6557-:d:1704385
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