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ArticleJournal of occupational and environmental medicine2026

Perceptions About Messaging and Constructs Relevant to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use During Mold Cleanup Among Persons Affected by Hurricane Ida-Louisiana, USA, 2021.

Amel Omari, Anne M Foreman, Emily J Haas, Susan M Moore, Scott A Damon, Kristin J Marks, Alyssa N Troeschel, Ju-Hyeong Park, Jean M Cox-Ganser, Anna Reilly and 4 more

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14 authors.

Amel OmariFrom the Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio (A.O.); Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (A.O., K.J.M., A.N.T.); Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia (A.M.F., J.-H.P., J.M.C.-G.); Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (E.J.H.); National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (S.M.M.); Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (S.A.D., A.N.T., G.L.C.); Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (K.J.M.); and Louisiana Department of Health, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (A.R., A.B., S.S., C.R.J.).ORCID 0000-0002-6345-1947
Anne M Foreman
Emily J Haas
Susan M Moore
Scott A Damon
Kristin J Marks
Alyssa N Troeschel
Ju-Hyeong Park
Jean M Cox-Ganser
Anna Reilly
Arundhati Bakshi
Shannon Soileau
Colette R Jacob
Ginger L Chew

Funding

Intramural CDC HHS CC999999
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveResearch suggests that PPE is underused during mold cleanup after hurricanes, despite mold's association with adverse health outcomes. This study aims to improve understanding of decision-making around PPE use to shape messaging after natural disasters.

methodsA convenience sample of adult residents and workers in Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Ida responded to closed- and open-ended questions about mold cleanup perceptions. Content analysis drew on the Health Belief Model (HBM).

resultsQualitative findings indicate that perceived barriers to PPE use included discomfort and inconvenience. Many respondents understood important concepts related to respirator user seal checks and/or fit tests; some responses indicated misunderstandings. Many sample residents ( n = 150/238, 63%) and workers ( n = 40/68, 59%) had not encountered state-driven health messages about mold cleanup.

conclusionsResults could inform message development for promoting recommended PPE use in hurricane-affected areas.

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Cyclonic StormsFungiPersonal Protective EquipmentAdultAgedDisastersFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansLouisianaMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adulthealth belief modelhealth communicationmoldnatural disasterspersonal protective equipmentqualitative research

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