Characterization of Colorado residents and radon reduction behaviors through latent class analysis and path models

Vaughn, Amber M.; Lohmiller, Katie; James, Katherine A.; Dyke, Mike Van; Whitesell, Nancy Rumbaugh; Allshouse, William B.; Macaluso, Francesca; Kelley, Chrystine

doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2022.106910

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“…Although some research focuses lack of knowledge of radon as the main issue to address, simply increasing awareness, knowledge or risk perception does not necessarily improve risk mitigation behaviours ( 9 , 25 ). Education alone is not sufficient for increasing health-protective behavioural action ( 26 , 27 ); people are complex and have factors that interact, influencing decisions on preventive action ( 28 ). Consequently research needs to examine the lack of mitigation action from a more comprehensive psycho-social-environmental lens.…”

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A psycho-social-environmental lens on radon air pollutant: authorities’, mitigation contractors’, and residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to domestic radon mitigation

Hevey

Perko

Martell³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionRadon is a major indoor air pollutant that poses a significant risk of lung cancer to those exposed in their homes. While mitigation of high radon levels in homes has been shown to be effective, home mitigation rates remain low. This study examines the barriers and facilitators to radon mitigation in homes from the perspectives of authorities responsible for radon risk management, the mitigation industry (contractors), and residents in four European countries (Belgium, Ireland, Slovenia, and the UK) with high radon risks and low mitigation rates.MethodsA multi-method approach was used to gather data from various stakeholders, including online surveys, content analysis of legal documents, group interviews, workshops, and focus groups.ResultsAuthorities, contractors, and residents identified various facilitators to radon mitigation, including legal requirements for mitigation, awareness campaigns, low mitigation costs, availability of financial support, accreditation of mitigation contractors, and a perception of radon as a health threat. However, barriers to mitigation were also identified, such as a lack of awareness, fragmented mitigation processes, and inadequate communication between stakeholders.DiscussionThe study highlights the complexity of the radon mitigation process and suggests that interventions aimed at increasing mitigation rates should target stakeholders beyond just residents, such as constructors, health professionals, and policy makers. An integrated approach to radon mitigation, from policy to provision, is necessary to effectively lower levels of this indoor air pollutant.

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A psycho-social-environmental lens on radon air pollutant: authorities’, mitigation contractors’, and residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to domestic radon mitigation

Hevey

Perko

Martell³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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Partisanship and energy efficiency program participation in the USA

Mayer,

Carter,

Feinberg

2023

npj Clim. Action

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Utilities and municipal governments often implement energy efficiency programs to encourage households to improve the energy efficiency of their residences through measures such as weatherizing their homes, installing insulation, replacing inefficient appliances, setting up solar panels, among others. However, these programs often meet with variable success, with some having relatively few participants despite the promise of cost-savings for homeowners. Even as municipal-scale, home energy efficiency programs have grown in popularity, political polarization has increased in the USA. We suggest that political partisanship is an under-studied but potentially important predictor of program participation and use two datasets from Fort Collins, CO to evaluate the relationship between partisanship and energy efficiency program participation Our results imply that partisanship has a modest effect on program participation—this effect is also not highly robust. These results are encouraging in that they imply that partisanship does not greatly affect household decision-making to engage in energy efficiency programs, but at a grid or regional scale partisanship may act as a small barrier to energy efficiency.

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Should we use natural gas in our homes? Risk perceptions from the U.S

Mayer,

Carter

2023

Journal of Risk Research

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Characterization of Colorado residents and radon reduction behaviors through latent class analysis and path models

Cited by 3 publications

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A psycho-social-environmental lens on radon air pollutant: authorities’, mitigation contractors’, and residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to domestic radon mitigation

A psycho-social-environmental lens on radon air pollutant: authorities’, mitigation contractors’, and residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to domestic radon mitigation

Partisanship and energy efficiency program participation in the USA

Should we use natural gas in our homes? Risk perceptions from the U.S

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