Thompson Laura, Sugg Maggie, Runkle Jennifer
Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.
Geospat Health. 2018 May 7;13(1):629. doi: 10.4081/gh.2018.629.
Few studies have evaluated the benefits of reporting back participatory environmental monitoring results, particularly regarding participant motivation toward behavioural modification concerning workplace heat exposure. This study evaluated the individual data report-back for geo-located environmental temperature and time activity patterns in grounds maintenance crews in three geographic regions across the South-eastern United States. Surveys collected information on worker interpretation of their results and intended action(s) to reduce heat exposure. Worker response was highly positive, especially among more experienced workers who expressed a greater willingness to modify personal behaviour to reduce heat stress. Individual-level report-back of environmental data is a powerful tool for individuals to understand and act on their personal exposure to heat.
很少有研究评估反馈参与式环境监测结果的益处，特别是在参与者针对工作场所热暴露进行行为改变的动机方面。本研究评估了美国东南部三个地理区域的地面维护人员的地理位置环境温度和时间活动模式的个体数据反馈情况。调查收集了有关工人对其结果的解读以及为减少热暴露而打算采取的行动的信息。工人的反应非常积极，尤其是在经验更丰富的工人中，他们表示更愿意改变个人行为以减轻热应激。环境数据的个体层面反馈是个人了解并应对自身热暴露情况的有力工具。
