Risk perception of the pre-distribution of stable iodine to guardians of children living around the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant, Saga Prefecture, Japan

摘要: Iodine thyroid blocking (ITB) is effective for preventing childhood cancer when radioactive iodine released into the environment during a nuclear power plant accident. Japan employs pre-distribution of stable (PDSI) to residents living near plants; however, number who have actually received date remains limited. The aim this study was evaluate profile guardians children around Genkai Nuclear Power Plant (GNPP) in Japan. We distributed self-administered questionnaires regarding perception risks associated with administration iodide approximated 400 aged 0-6 10 kindergartens located four municipalities. obtained responses from 286 guardians, and after excluding invalid responses, 247 were included analysis. Logistic regression analysis revealed that within 5 km GNPP (odds ratio [OR] = 4.48, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.43-8.24), awareness preferential implementation ITB (OR 3.33, 95%CI: 1.78-6.22), prophylaxis booklet published by local government 2.53, 1.37-4.68) independently PDSI children. main reasons not receiving "anxiety about side effects iodine" (40.2%), "distrust effectiveness SI" (23.5%), "complicated procedures (15.7%) "missed (8.8%). In case emergency, it necessary clarify risk perceptions adapt communication accordingly.