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  • Public Health
  • Citizen Science

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  • Radon exposure is a primary cause of lung cancer globally.
  • Low rates of home radon testing contribute to ongoing exposure risks.
  • Increased access to radon testing is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in environmental health literacy (EHL) and self-efficacy among citizen scientists conducting home radon testing.
  • To assess the impact of a citizen science approach on radon testing behaviors and beliefs.
  • To explore homeowners' experiences with radon testing and mitigation.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal, mixed-methods study involving 60 homeowners in rural Kentucky.
  • Participants were trained in citizen science to conduct home radon testing using low-cost detectors.
  • Online surveys and focus groups assessed environmental health literacy, self-efficacy, and mitigation beliefs over time.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases were observed in environmental health literacy, health information efficacy, and radon testing self-efficacy.
  • Citizen scientists showed increased confidence in contacting mitigation professionals.
  • No significant changes were found in beliefs about mitigation effectiveness or the capacity to hire professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Citizen science initiatives can effectively enhance environmental health literacy and self-efficacy for home radon testing.
  • Further research is needed to bridge the gap between testing and effective home radon mitigation.
  • Citizen science holds potential for improving public health outcomes related to indoor air quality.