Publications by authors named "Abgel Negassa"
Background: Extreme heat is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality during summer months in the United States. Risk of heat exposure and associated health outcomes are disproportionately experienced by people with lower incomes, people of color, and/or immigrant populations.
Methods: As qualitative research on the experiences of residents in heat islands is limited, this community-based study examined barriers and coping strategies for keeping cool among residents of Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts-environmental justice (EJ) areas that experience the urban heat island effect-through semistructured interviews and qualitative content analysis.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how extreme heat affects people living in Boston during the summer of 2020 and how they adapt to it.
- Researchers talked to 24 participants and used special sensors to gather data on temperature, sleep, and activities.
- They found that indoor temperatures were still too high even with air conditioning, and suggested upgrades for AC, better hydration awareness, and help with energy costs during hot weather.