A communication intervention for technology transfer of NIOSH field portable analytical methods.

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• Personal Author:
  Booth-Butterfield SJ ; Buzzard-Ott SD ; Clough-Thomas KS ; Lawryk NJ ; Welbourne JL ; Williams TA
• Description:
  NIOSH researchers have recently developed new field portable analytical methods for measuring airborne metals. With the introduction of these new methods, NIOSH recognized the need to transfer these methods to potential end-users. To accomplish this, NIOSH implemented a communication intervention with the goal of increasing the use of the methods through communication The intervention included a three step process: 1) conduct message pretesting on a random sample of industrial hygienists prior to sending the intervention, 2) implement the intervention, and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and make mid-course modifications. The intervention included a multi-channel, multi-exposure technique and was disseminated to all members of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). AIHA members completed message testing and annual evaluations. Participants were asked to review materials (advertisements and brochures) on the new NIOSH field portable methods and to complete a survey regarding their thoughts and opinions toward the materials. Industrial hygienists preferred easy to read information presented in a low graphic style. The message testing results provided the framework fRom, William N.hich the communication intervention was developed. The intervention consisted of advertisements in the AIHA Journal, a website, and direct personal mailings. All materials focused on the benefits of using the methods. An annual evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the intervention and provided information needed to make mid-course changes. Findings showed a positive change in behavior, and identified four barriers toward using the methods, which were addressed in a second intervention. This discussion will focus on message testing procedures, findings, and the overall effectiveness of the intervention on the self-reported use of the new NIOSH field portable analytical methods.
• Subjects:
  Accidents, Occupational Asbestos Epidemiology Inorganic Chemicals Lung Lung Diseases Occupational Health Radiography Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety

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• Keywords:
  Airborne-particles Analytical-methods Attitude Behavior Communication-systems Education Humans Industrial-education Industrial-hygienists Information-processing Information-systems Measurement-equipment Metal-compounds Metal-dusts Psychological-factors

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• Publisher:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Abstract
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  76
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20046470
• Citation:
  NOIRS 2003: Abstracts of the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium, October 28-30, 2003, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, PA: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2003 Oct; :76
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2004
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  NOIRS 2003: Abstracts of the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium, October 28-30, 2003, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/181654/cdc_181654_DS1.pdf
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