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. 2013 Jan 21;10(1):399–416. doi: 10.3390/ijerph10010399
Initial scales used to measure the variables of the model
Trust in companies located in the petrochemical complex
P1.1 These companies protect local residents from possible harm deriving from their activities.
P1.2 I believe these companies when they say that they do as much as possible to minimise the risks to residents.
P1.3 These companies are concerned about the safety and health of citizens.
P1.4 These companies know how to handle the risks deriving from their activities.
P1.5 These companies listen to and are sensitive to the environmental worries of residents.
Trust in public institutions
P2.1 Public authorities protect residents from any damages arising from the activities of companies in the industrial estate.
P2.2 I believe public authorities when they say that they do everything to minimise risks to residents.
P2.3 Public authorities are concerned about the safety and health of citizens.
P2.4 Public authorities openly report on environmental risks of the industrial estate to citizens.
P2.5 Public authorities are heavily influenced by the companies in the industrial estate when evaluating environmental risks (reversed).
P2.6 Public authorities listen and are responsive to environmental concerns of residents.
P2.7 Public authorities act in favour of the public interest on issues concerning environmental contamination.
Health risk perception
P3.1 I believe my health is exposed to risks by living in this area.
P3.2 I frequently worry about the risks related to living in this area.
P3.3 I am concerned that living in this area poses risks that will extend to future generations.
P3.4 The risks to health associated with living in this area have increased in recent years.