A computerized program to educate adults about environmental health risks

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Journal of Environmental Health; (United States)

OSTI ID:6121586

Adams, M; Dewey, J; Schur, P

A computerized program called Environmental Risk Appraisal (ERA) has been developed to educate adults about environmental health risks and to motivate positive behavior change. A questionnaire addresses issues such as radon, environmental tobacco smoke, pesticides, lead, air and water pollution, and work-site risks. Responses are computer processed in seconds to produce an individualized computer printout containing a score, educational messages, and phone numbers to call for more information. A variety of audiences including environmental groups, worksites, women's organizations and health professionals were represented in this study of 269 participants. Many respondents indicated they were exposed to important environmental hazards and nearly 40 percent reported they had, or might have had, an environmental related illness at some time. Preliminary evaluation indicates the program is effective as an educational tool in raising awareness of environmental health risks.

• OSTI ID: 6121586
• Journal Information: Journal of Environmental Health; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Health; (United States) Vol. 56:2; ISSN JEVHAH; ISSN 0022-0892
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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