Event Type
Research Presentation
Location
Dana Science Building, 2nd floor
Start Date
25-4-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
25-4-2025 2:30 PM
Description
Under the direction of Dr. Abubakarr Jalloh, Chanlee Luu, James Miller
This research investigates public awareness on the relationship between ventilation and the risk of COVID-19 infection in indoor spaces, as welll as perceptions of its ongoing risks, including the long-term condition known as Long COVID. As respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV2 primarily spread through airborne particles, indoor air quality and ventilation have become key factors in minimizing exposure particularly in shared environments like classrooms and campus buildings. Through an online survey that was administered at Hollins University, we collected data on how students and community members perceive indoor COVID-19 transmission risks and what they believe to be the most effective strategies for prevention. We also explored levels of concern and familiarity with Long COVID. Preliminary findings show that many participants believe vaccination to be the most effective method to reduce COVID-19 transmission when compared to effective ventilation system. These insights suggest that more targeted and accessible health communication strategy is needed to clarify the role of ventilation and other non-pharmaceutical interventions in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission in indoor spaces. This study contributes to ongoing research on using ventilation to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in door spaces with the goal of informing strategies that prioritize both individual safety and collective wellbeing in indoor environments on college campuses.
Breathing Easy: Public Perceptions of Ventilation and Long COVID Risk in Indoor Spaces.
Dana Science Building, 2nd floor
Under the direction of Dr. Abubakarr Jalloh, Chanlee Luu, James Miller
This research investigates public awareness on the relationship between ventilation and the risk of COVID-19 infection in indoor spaces, as welll as perceptions of its ongoing risks, including the long-term condition known as Long COVID. As respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV2 primarily spread through airborne particles, indoor air quality and ventilation have become key factors in minimizing exposure particularly in shared environments like classrooms and campus buildings. Through an online survey that was administered at Hollins University, we collected data on how students and community members perceive indoor COVID-19 transmission risks and what they believe to be the most effective strategies for prevention. We also explored levels of concern and familiarity with Long COVID. Preliminary findings show that many participants believe vaccination to be the most effective method to reduce COVID-19 transmission when compared to effective ventilation system. These insights suggest that more targeted and accessible health communication strategy is needed to clarify the role of ventilation and other non-pharmaceutical interventions in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission in indoor spaces. This study contributes to ongoing research on using ventilation to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in door spaces with the goal of informing strategies that prioritize both individual safety and collective wellbeing in indoor environments on college campuses.