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J Occup Environ Hyg

Title:		"Firefighter attitudes, norms, beliefs, barriers, and behaviors toward post-fire decontamination processes in an era of increased cancer risk"
Author(s):		Harrison TR; Muhamad JW; Yang F; Morgan SE; Talavera E; Caban-Martinez A; Kobetz E;
Address:		"a Department of Cinema and Interactive Media , University of Miami , Coral Gables , Florida. b School of Communication, Florida State University , Tallahassee , Florida. c Department of Communication Studies , University of Alabama at Birmingham , Birmingham , Alabama. d Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center , University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine , Miami , Florida"
Journal Title:		J Occup Environ Hyg
Year:		2018
Volume:		15
Issue:		4
Page Number:		279 - 284
DOI:		10.1080/15459624.2017.1416389
ISSN/ISBN:		1545-9632 (Electronic) 1545-9624 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) during fires and from their personal protective equipment (PPE). Recent research has shown that decontamination processes can reduce contamination on both gear and skin. While firefighter cultures that honor dirty gear are changing, little is known about current attitudes and behaviors toward decontamination in the fire service. Four hundred eighty-five firefighters from four departments completed surveys about their attitudes, beliefs, perceived norms, barriers, and behaviors toward post-fire decontamination processes. Overall, firefighters reported positive attitudes, beliefs, and perceived norms about decontamination, but showering after a fire was the only decontamination process that occurred regularly, with field decontamination, use of cleansing wipes, routine gear cleaning, and other behaviors all occurring less frequently. Firefighters reported time and concerns over wet gear as barriers to decontamination"
Keywords:		"Adolescent Adult Carcinogens, Environmental Decontamination/*statistics & numerical data Female Firefighters/*psychology Fires Florida *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Middle Aged Occupational Exposure/prevention & control *Personal Prot;"
Notes:		"MedlineHarrison, Tyler R Muhamad, Jessica Wendorf Yang, Fan Morgan, Susan E Talavera, Ed Caban-Martinez, Alberto Kobetz, Erin eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2017/12/29 J Occup Environ Hyg. 2018 Apr; 15(4):279-284. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2017.1416389"