2024
Yes
Responses of schoolchildren with asthma to recommendations to reduce desert dust exposure: Results from the LIFE-MEDEA intervention project using wearable technology
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722076203?via%3Dihub
Kouis, Panayiotis
Europe
Experimental
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Dust
Respiratory symptoms
Desert dust storms
Asthmatic children
Outdoor exposure
Wearable sensors
Physical activity
Global positioning system
Among children with asthma, personal DDS alerts and exposure-reduction advice led to significant reductions in time and steps spent outdoors during dust storm days. Results support the effectiveness of targeted communication over general guidance.
2023