Knowledge | Health Beliefs Model Construct |
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1. Health risks of pesticides | |
a. Exposure to some pesticides may interfere with the nervous system. | Knowledge |
b. Smelling an odor does not necessarily mean over-exposure to pesticides. | Knowledge |
c. Long-term exposure to pesticides, at low levels, is not safe. | Knowledge |
d. Boric acid can be hazardous. | Knowledge |
2. The following are health risks and habits of cockroaches: | |
a. Contact with cockroaches does not hurt skin. | Knowledge |
b. Cockroaches do not give off harmful vapors. | Knowledge |
c. Cockroaches do not worsen Tuberculosis conditions. | Knowledge |
d. About 10% of people are allergic to cockroaches. | Knowledge |
e. Persons with asthma are much more likely to have allergic reactions to cockroaches than non-asthmatics. | Knowledge |
f. Cockroaches prefer dark, tight spaces. | Knowledge |
3. These factors contribute to cockroach infestation: | |
a. Leaving grease on the stove overnight. | Knowledge |
b. Leaving dirty dishes out overnight. | Knowledge |
c. Keeping windows open. | Knowledge |
d. Leaving food debris on the floor overnight. | Knowledge |
e. Storing food in open packages in the cupboard. | Knowledge |
f. Having a leaky tap. | Knowledge |
g. Having a toilet that runs all the time. | Knowledge |
h. Storing open bags of pet food. | Knowledge |
i. Not having cracks or holes sealed around plumbing. | Knowledge |
4. Familiarity with cockroach bait method | |
a. Cockroach bait is one type of pest control method | Knowledge |
5. Effectiveness/desirability of alternatives | |
a. Cockroach baiting can be just as effective as spraying in controlling roaches. | Attitudes: Perceived Barriers |
b. Cockroach baiting can be just as convenient as spraying in controlling roaches. | Attitudes: Perceived Barriers |
c. I support safer methods other than spraying, even if they are slower-acting. | Attitudes: Perceived Barriers |
d. I expect the safest method of pest control to be used, even if it is twice as expensive. | Attitudes: Perceived Barriers |
6. Concern about spraying | |
a. I have concerns about spraying in the home. | Attitudes: Perceived Benefits |
b. Spraying is not the best way to eliminate cockroaches. | Attitudes: Perceived Benefits |
7. Concern about Cockroaches | |
a. I have concerns about health risks from cockroach infestation. | Attitudes: Perceived Susceptibility |
b. I have concerns about seeing a cockroach in my home. | Attitudes: Perceived Severity |
c. I have concerns about cockroaches in my home, even if not visible. | Attitudes: Perceived Severity |
d. Cockroaches may be a problem, even in homes where people are tidy. | Attitudes: Perceived Susceptibility |
8. Recognition/management of cockroach problems | |
a. I would not just put up with cockroach problems; I would do something. | Practice |
b. I would not use my own pest control product such as a spray or bait. | Practice |
9. Prevention of cockroach infestation | |
a. I clean crumbs soon after eating. | Practice |
b. I clean dishes soon after eating. | Practice |
c. I sweep the kitchen floor before bedtime. | Practice |
d. I store food containers in the cupboard. | Practice |
e. I clean grease off the stove before bedtime. | Practice |
f. I rinse food off dishes if left unwashed overnight. | Practice |
g. I thoroughly clean the kitchen/bathroom weekly. | Practice |
h. I watch for cockroaches which might be brought home with groceries. | Practice |