An evaluation of a carbon monoxide poisoning education program.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States. Research has shown that proper use of a CO detector in the home can reduce morbidity and mortality related to unintentional CO exposure. The authors evaluated three CO education workshops that included distribution of free CO detectors for home use, and their intervention reached 133 participants. Pretest surveys and follow-up calls evaluated change in knowledge and behavior factors. Results showed that statistically significant increases were found on three out of five knowledge-based items and 91% of respondents (N = 80) reported installing CO detectors in their home. Follow-up calls provided an opportunity to clarify information and provide tailored information to participants.
Schwartz
Lauren
L
NYC Poison Control Center in New York City, New York, USA.
Martinez
Luz
L
Louie
Jean
J
Mercurio-Zappala
Maria
M
Howland
Mary Ann
MA
Nokes
Kathleen
K
Hoffman
Robert S
RS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000032:analysis; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D005006:Ethnicity; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D014175:Translating; D055815:Young Adult
D002248:Carbon Monoxide