There's something in the air: studying the behavioral intention of outdoor workers to protect their health during air quality events
| dc.contributor.author | Giesenhagen, Erica Therese, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | Anderson, Ashley, advisor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abrams, Katie, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Magzamen, Sheryl, committee member | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-01T11:24:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-01-01T11:24:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Poor air quality has been an issue in the United States for decades and has been made more prevalent due to the world's changing environment. Exposure to poor air quality can lead to both short- and long-term health effects that can range in severity. There are a number of health-protective measures an individual can take in order to reduce the effects of poor air quality. The purpose of this study is to research what motivates outdoor workers to take health-protective measures during periods of poor air quality. This study utilizes the Health Belief Model (HBM) and a qualitative approach. Through focus groups with outdoor workers from the City of Fort Collins (n = 18), this study aimed to find out what motivates outdoor workers to take health-protective measures during air quality events. Main findings were that outdoor workers at the City of Fort Collins have experienced air quality events and have the knowledge of what health-protective measures they can take to limit their exposure. It was evident that there is limited action in taking health-protective action during periods of poor air quality. The study concludes with suggestions for ways that current functions of the City of Fort Collins can be improved to further support the outdoor workers for taking health-protective action from poor air quality. | |
| dc.format.medium | born digital | |
| dc.format.medium | masters theses | |
| dc.identifier | Giesenhagen_colostate_0053N_18170.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10217/237392 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 2020- | |
| dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
| dc.subject | health belief model | |
| dc.subject | air quality | |
| dc.subject | outdoor workers | |
| dc.title | There's something in the air: studying the behavioral intention of outdoor workers to protect their health during air quality events | |
| dc.type | Text | |
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| thesis.degree.discipline | Journalism and Media Communication | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Science (M.S.) |
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