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Predicting radon testing among university employees

E W Peterson1, J Howland

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy/College of Associate Health Professions, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995)
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Radon testing is more common among homeowners who understand radon risks and believe testing is effective. Educational interventions should address knowledge gaps and perceived barriers to increase radon testing rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Radon exposure is a significant health risk, necessitating effective testing behaviors.
  • Understanding factors influencing radon testing is crucial for public health interventions.
  • Boston University offered radon testing services to employees, providing an opportunity to study testing behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with radon testing behavior among Boston University employees.
  • To compare the predictive utility of the Health Belief Model and Diffusion of Innovations Model for radon testing.
  • To inform the development of targeted radon educational interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was conducted with 915 Boston University employees six to nine months after radon testing services were announced.

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  • The study achieved a 58% response rate, with analysis noting underrepresentation of blue-collar workers.
  • Logistic regression was used to analyze covariates of radon testing behavior and compare theoretical models.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-seven percent of respondents had tested their homes for radon.
    • Radon testers were significantly more likely to be homeowners, knowledgeable about radon, perceive it as a serious problem, believe in testing efficacy, and feel susceptible to exposure.
    • Testers perceived fewer barriers to radon testing compared to non-testers.

    Conclusions:

    • Homeownership, knowledge, perceived risk, perceived susceptibility, and perceived benefits are key predictors of radon testing.
    • Knowledge deficits and perceived barriers are important targets for radon educational interventions.
    • Both the Health Belief Model and Diffusion of Innovations Model offer insights into radon testing behavior, highlighting areas for intervention.