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This chapter presents the results from Phase 1 of the study from qualitative data analysis. As mentioned in Chap. 2, the qualitative approaches adopted in this study involved in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The findings of the qualitative analysis are presented in relation to four main stakeholders: government agencies, telecommunication companies, non-government organisations (NGOs) and the general public.
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Yusop, F.D. (2020). Qualitative Findings: Exploring RFEMF Risk Perceptions. In: Public Perceptions of Radiation Effects on Health Risks and Well-Being. SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace, vol 33. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9894-1_3
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