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  • Public Health Interventions
  • Community Engagement

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  • Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, particularly in rural areas.
  • Limited access to radon testing can hinder mitigation efforts.
  • Public libraries offer a unique platform for community-based health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a public library radon detector lending program (LLP) on home radon testing rates in four rural Kentucky counties.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various promotional strategies used by the LLP.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design tracked radon testing rates before and after LLP implementation.
  • Radon detector check-outs were monitored from March 2023 to November 2024.
  • Incidence rate ratios were used to analyze changes in testing rates; promotional impacts were described.

Main Results:

  • Radon testing rates increased 2.5-fold in counties with the LLP compared to a decline in non-study counties.
  • Direct mail campaigns led to sustained increases in detector check-outs for 3-5 months in some areas.
  • Social media, in-library signage, and billboards were identified as highly effective promotional tools.

Conclusions:

  • Public library lending programs are effective in increasing access to radon testing.
  • Targeted direct mail campaigns can significantly boost participation in radon testing programs.
  • LLPs demonstrate potential for widespread radon exposure reduction.