Radon Awareness and Policy Perspectives on Testing and Mitigation

One in three homes Utah (USA) contains dangerous levels of radon. Except for a radon mitigation certification law, Utah’s laws are nonexistent. To determine public perception state policies on testing and mitigation, social cognitive theory-based 52-item questionnaire was administered to residents (N = 307) who visited the County Health Department (UCHD) during study period. Respondents were divided into an Environmental Group (n 110), purchased kit, Vital Records Control 197), filed/obtained birth/death certificates at UCHD. Ninety percent responded they had never tested their radon, 99% not aware regarding Support various significantly associated with older age (odds ratios (OR): 0.37–0.52), being female (OR: 2.60–7.79), lower annual family income 2.27), theoretical constructs behavioral modeling 2.31–2.55) risk 2.55–3.71). increase awareness, testing, remediation, respondents suggested increasing education/awareness, requiring homes, businesses, buildings, access testing. Multi-sectoral reduction programs could incorporate as components create culture Utah.