McKenzie Lara B, Roberts Kristin J, Shields Wendy C, McDonald Eileen, Omaki Elise, Abdel-Rasoul Mahmoud, Gielen Andrea C
J Environ Health. 2017 May;79(9):24-30.
The objective of this study was to describe changes in carbon monoxide (CO) safety knowledge and observed CO detector use following distribution of a CO detector use intervention in two environments, a pediatric emergency department (Ohio) and an urban community (Maryland). A total of 301 participants completed the 6-month follow up (Ohio: n = 125; Maryland: n = 176). The majority of participants was female, 25–34 years of age, and employed (full or part time). We found that CO safety knowledge did not differ between settings at enrollment, but significantly improved at the follow-up visits. The majority of CO detectors observed were functional and installed in the correct location. Of those with CO detectors at follow up, the majority had not replaced the battery. The success of the intervention varied between settings and distribution methods. The majority of participants showed improved knowledge and behaviors. Improved device technology may be needed to eliminate the need for battery replacement.
本研究的目的是描述在两个环境（俄亥俄州的一家儿科急诊科和马里兰州的一个城市社区）中分发一氧化碳（CO）探测器使用干预措施后，一氧化碳安全知识的变化情况以及观察到的CO探测器使用情况。共有301名参与者完成了6个月的随访（俄亥俄州：n = 125；马里兰州：n = 176）。大多数参与者为女性，年龄在25 - 34岁之间，且有工作（全职或兼职）。我们发现，在入组时不同环境之间的CO安全知识并无差异，但在随访时显著提高。观察到的大多数CO探测器功能正常且安装在正确位置。在随访时有CO探测器的参与者中，大多数没有更换电池。干预措施的成功程度因环境和分发方式而异。大多数参与者的知识和行为有所改善。可能需要改进设备技术以消除更换电池的需求。
