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¹The Ohio State University College of Nursing, USA. polivka.1@osu.edu

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The Pediatric Lead Assessment Network Education Training Program (PLANET) improved health professionals' knowledge and increased childhood blood lead testing rates. This program effectively enhances lead poisoning prevention efforts.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Public Health Education
Pediatric Health

Background:

Childhood lead poisoning remains a significant public health concern.
Effective prevention strategies require well-informed health professionals.
The Pediatric Lead Assessment Network Education Training Program (PLANET) was developed to address this need.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of the PLANET program on health professionals' knowledge and practices regarding childhood lead poisoning prevention.
To assess the effectiveness of the PLANET program in increasing blood lead testing rates.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from program attendance records, evaluation forms, pre/post-knowledge tests, and insurance claims data.
Comparison of blood lead testing rates between health professionals who attended PLANET and those who did not.
Qualitative data collection through focus groups and interviews with program attendees and non-attendees.

Main Results:

Over 2,000 health professionals, primarily nurses and physicians, attended 192 PLANET presentations.
Program evaluations were highly positive, with post-tests demonstrating increased provider knowledge.
Claims data indicated significantly higher blood lead testing rates among PLANET attendees compared to non-attendees.

Conclusions:

The PLANET program is an effective educational intervention for improving health provider knowledge of lead poisoning prevention.
PLANET participation is associated with increased rates of childhood blood lead testing.
Suggestions for program improvement included exploring alternative delivery methods.