GPS tracking methods for spatiotemporal air pollution exposure assessment: comparison and challenges in study implementation
Tracking can be effectively conducted using a mobile app or GPS device. The app's low-frequency GPS readings (every 3-4 min) were sufficient for long-term air pollution exposure assessment. For finer-scale readings, a dedicated GPS device is recommended. Tracking campaigns are crucial for studying personal exposure to air pollution but face challenges due to low recruitment rates and strict privacy regulations. Leveraging an existing cohort can improve recruitment, while targeted leaflet distribution with financial incentives can enhance participation in studies without a pre-recruited group.
Authors
- Ayoung Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1542-0756)
- Nicole M Probst-Hensch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8561-5976)
- Medea Imboden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9414-5862)
- Roel C.H. Vermeulen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4082-8163)
- Kalliopi Kyriakou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9387-852X)
- Kees de Hoogh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5974-2007)
- Benjamin Flückiger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6838-3648)
- Derek Karssenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6475-363X)
- Danielle Vienneau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6309-6439)
- Oliver Schmitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0493-851X)
- Gerard Hoek
- Aletta Karsies
Institutions
- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (CH)
- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (NL)
- University of Basel (CH)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Health Geographics
- Published
- 2025-07-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12942-025-00405-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40
Funders
- Universität Basel