Table 4.
Quantitative program evaluation (phase 3) pre- and postsurvey results (1=strongly disagree to 7=strongly agree).
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Presurvey, mean (SD) | Postsurvey, mean (SD) | Mean change (95% CI) | Effect size (Cohen d) | P valuea |
| I know my risk factors for cancer | 5.31 (1.57) | 6.06 (0.83) | 0.76 (0.34 to 1.16) | 0.52 | <.001 |
| I know my blood pressure | 5.56 (1.47) | 6.10 (1.07) | 0.54 (0.23 to 0.85) | 0.49 | .001 |
| I intend to get a physical examination once a year | 5.44 (1.86) | 6.20 (0.88) | 0.76 (0.32 to 1.20) | 0.49 | .001 |
| When feeling overheated, the first thing to do is stop working | 4.04 (1.69) | 5.06 (1.61) | 1.02 (0.41 to 1.62) | 0.48 | .001 |
| I know the definition of binge drinking | 5.95 (1.15) | 6.47 (0.61) | 0.51 (0.18 to 0.83) | 0.45 | .002 |
| Protein is contained in many foods, including bread and rice | 3.66 (1.93) | 4.52 (1.99) | 0.86 (0.32 to 1.40) | 0.45 | .002 |
| I intend to eat every 2 hours when doing arduous wildland firefighting | 4.06 (1.41) | 4.78 (1.51) | 0.72 (0.25 to 1.18) | 0.44 | .003 |
| It is important for me to have a primary care provider | 5.58 (1.48) | 6.16 (0.99) | 0.58 (0.20 to 0.96) | 0.44 | .003 |
| I know my risk factors for cardiovascular disease | 5.47 (1.42) | 6.16 (1.02) | 0.68 (0.22 to 1.15) | 0.43 | .01 |
| Getting less than 5 hours of sleep lowers testosterone levels equal to someone 10 years older | 5.36 (1.01) | 5.84 (0.91) | 0.48 (0.16 to 0.79) | 0.43 | .004 |
| Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for moderate to intense physical activity | 5.22 (1.18) | 5.64 (0.87) | 0.42 (0.09 to 0.74) | 0.37 | .01 |
| I use alcohol to get to sleep | 2.12 (1.51) | 1.70 (1.16) | –0.42 (–0.79 to –0.04) | 0.32 | .03 |
| I intend to keep track of my risks for cardiovascular disease | 5.20 (1.41) | 5.59 (1.32) | 0.39 (0.03 to 0.74) | 0.31 | .03 |
| Power naps will restore alertness and reduce accidents | 5.44 (1.37) | 5.78 (1.29) | 0.34 (0.02 to 0.66) | 0.29 | .04 |
| I can get in shape 2 weeks before a wildland fire season | 2.53 (1.57) | 2.04 (1.13) | –0.48 (–0.96 to –0.01) | 0.29 | .04 |
| Dehydration begins to affect performance when fluid loss equals 2% of body weight | 5.24 (1.15) | 5.64 (1.19) | 0.40 (–0.02 to 0.82) | 0.27 | .06 |
| Drinking alcohol increases my cancer risk | 5.26 (1.22) | 5.52 (0.99) | 0.26 (–0.10 to 0.62) | 0.20 | .15 |
| Staying awake for 24 hours is equivalent to blood alcohol of 0.08, the legal limit | 5.74 (1.03) | 5.94 (1.04) | 0.20 (–0.12 to 0.52) | 0.17 | .22 |
| I am able to bounce back from stressful events | 5.82 (0.92) | 5.96 (0.73) | 0.14 (–0.10 to 0.38) | 0.16 | .25 |
| I need supplements to balance additional nutritional needs for being a wildland firefighter | 4.10 (1.54) | 4.38 (1.52) | 0.28 (–0.26 to 0.82) | 0.15 | .30 |
| In general, I manage stress in a healthy way | 5.28 (1.07) | 5.40 (0.95) | 0.12 (–0.17 to 0.41) | 0.12 | .41 |
| On steep and rocky terrain, it is best to move quickly to reduce the risk of injury | 1.89 (0.89) | 2.00 (0.91) | 0.10 (–0.18 to 0.38) | 0.10 | .47 |
| Before going to sleep, I wipe soot and ash from my skin | 4.58 (1.97) | 4.76 (2.18) | 0.18 (–0.04 to 0.80) | 0.08 | .56 |
| I get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week (including work) | 5.48 (1.74) | 5.58 (1.51) | 0.10 (–0.36 to 0.57) | 0.06 | .67 |
| I feel overwhelmed with my work | 3.16 (1.52) | 3.10 (1.61) | –0.06 (–0.53 to +0.41) | 0.04 | .79 |
| I am currently trying to moderate my drinking | 3.76 (2.01) | 3.84 (2.07) | 0.08 (–0.57 to 0.73) | 0.03 | .81 |
| I can rely on people at work to support me | 5.36 (1.37) | 5.32 (1.36) | –0.04 (–0.46 to 0.37) | 0.03 | .85 |
| During the last month, I felt significantly depressed | 2.60 (1.59) | 2.58 (1.48) | –0.02 (–0.35 to 0.31) | 0.02 | .90 |
| Camelback systems are more effective in maintaining hydration than canteens | 4.47 (1.26) | 4.47 (1.56) | 0.00 (–0.46 to 0.46) | 0.00 | >.99 |
aPaired 2-tailed t test.