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Exploring Well Water Testing Behaviour Through the Health Belief Model
Abraham Munene1, Jocelyn Lockyer2, Sylvia Checkley1
1Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, AB, Canada.
Environmental Health Insights
|March 25, 2020
Summary
Well owners often underestimate their risk of well water contamination. Increasing education and awareness about well water testing benefits can improve testing compliance.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Consuming contaminated well water poses significant health risks.
- Well water testing is crucial for preventing adverse health outcomes.
- Understanding factors influencing testing decisions is vital for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors affecting well owner decisions for water testing.
- To apply the Health Belief Model to understand well water testing behavior.
- To identify determinants of well water testing compliance.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 well owners.
- Framework analysis was used for data sorting and analysis.
- Qualitative data explored perceptions influencing water testing decisions.
Main Results:
- Well owners reported low perceived susceptibility to contamination.
- Perceived severity, benefits of testing, and self-efficacy were high.
- Key cues to action included education, awareness, and stewardship programs.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing education and awareness can increase well water testing.
- Addressing logistical barriers is essential for improving testing compliance.
- Targeted interventions based on the Health Belief Model can promote well stewardship.
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