Factors Associated with Residential Radon Testing Intentions among Kentucky Homeowners
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Kentucky leads the nation in both lung cancer incidence and percent smoking. In addition, many of the counties have average radon levels above the Environmental Protection Agency recommended action level. Guided by the Precaution Adoption Process Model, the purposes of this study were to: 1) examine the relationship between synergistic risk perception (radon plus tobacco smoke) and intention to test for radon; and 2) investigate the association between situational factors, smoking status, and intention to test for radon. A cross-sectional study design was utilized to survey two groups: 1) a convenience sample of those requesting radon test kits through the Kentucky Radon Program; and 2) randomly selected homeowners from five Kentucky counties. Test kit requests from the random group were then tracked. Results from multivariate logistic regression analysis examining factors associated with radon testing intention will be presented. This study will be useful in planning interventions to increase radon testing in Kentucky.
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