Table 4.
Changes in behavioral intention and practice to reduce air pollution and exposure.
| Pre-session: Intended action | Post-session: Intended action | Pre-session: Action taken | Post-session: Action taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behaviors to Improve Indoor Air Quality | ||||
| Opening windows to air out your home, car, workplace, or other indoor spaces. | 30 | 38 | 26 | 33 |
| Closing windows to protect yourself from outdoor air pollution. | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Ventilating your cooking area to the outdoors using an exhaust fan or ducted range hood when cooking. | 36 | 42 | 27 | 33 |
| Changing air filters or using medium- or high- grade air filters. | 37 | 40 | 28 | 35 |
| Using an air purifier with a medium- or high- grade filter. | 13 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Reducing your use of cleaning products or using environmentally safe cleaning products. | 13 | 17 | 7 | 18 |
| Reducing your use of gas/wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, or candles or using an electric stove. | 19 | 19 | 14 | 22 |
| Removing mold or using a dehumidifier and/or air conditioner to reduce humidity. | 20 | 25 | 16 | 16 |
| Avoiding smoking/vaping indoors or encouraging others to avoid smoking/vaping indoors. | 17 | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Educating your family, friends, or neighbors about the harmful effect of indoor air pollution on health and effective ways to improve indoor air quality. | 17 | 20 | 13 | 16 |
| I have never considered taking action to improve my indoor air quality. | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| I have not taken any action for the past month, but I could do so in the future. | – | – | 7 | 1 |
| I have not taken any action for the past month, and I have no intention of doing so in the future. | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviors to Improve Outdoor Air Quality | ||||
| Reducing the number of trips you take in your car by combining errands. | 17 | 19 | 15 | 24 |
| Choosing cleaner travel modes (e.g., walking, biking, sharing a ride, or using public transportations). | 11 | 18 | 11 | 25 |
| Reducing energy consumption at home, at work, and everywhere. | 21 | 25 | 18 | 20 |
| Trying alternatives to burning household waste/leaves (e.g., composting, recycling, using landfill/trash collection services, or using a formal dumpsite). | 14 | 23 | 11 | 19 |
| Avoiding/reducing your use of gas-powered equipment for landscaping or gardening. | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 |
| Avoiding excessive idling of your automobiles. | 18 | 21 | 9 | 14 |
| Keeping your car, boat and other engines properly tuned or avoiding engines that smoke. | 18 | 28 | 13 | 18 |
| Changing travel and exercise routes to avoid high-traffic areas or traveling at less polluted times. | 14 | 17 | 11 | 15 |
| Avoiding outdoor activities or reducing the amount of time spent at vigorous activity during rush hours or when the forecast says unhealthy air quality. | 7 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Educating your family, friends, or neighbors about the harmful effect of air pollution on health and effective ways to improve the air quality in the community. | 15 | 19 | 12 | 13 |
| Checking daily air pollution forecasts in your community. | 9 | 16 | 5 | 9 |
| Closing windows to protect yourself from outdoor air pollution. | 15 | 21 | 12 | 17 |
| Taking protective measures, such as wearing a mask when your exposure level is expected to be high. | 18 | 23 | 16 | 23 |
| I have never considered taking action to improve the air quality in my community or to reduce my exposure to outdoor air pollution. | 7 | 1 | – | – |
| I have not taken any action for the past month, but I could do so in the future. | – | – | 11 | 3 |
| I have not taken any action for the past month, and I have no intention of doing so in the future. | – | – | 2 | 2 |