Perceptions, knowledge, and communication preferences about indoor mold and its health implications among persons affected by Hurricane Harvey: a focus group analysis

Table 1 Focus group codebook

Themes/Subthemes	Nodes	Codes	Sub-codes
Theme 1	Impact of Hurricane Harvey on standards of living	Financial issues with remediation of damage from Harvey	Currently conducting remediation
Subtheme 1	Impact of Hurricane Harvey on standards of living	Frustration with lack of local assistance
Theme 2	Mold’s impact on health	Perceived severity of mold-related health issues
Theme 2	Mold’s impact on health	Perceived susceptibility to mold-related health issues
Theme 3	Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)	Wearing long sleeves	Wearing long sleeves as an actionable behavior
Theme 3	Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)	Use of masks	Lack of use of masks
Subtheme 2	Professional testing for mold	Conducted professional testing
Subtheme 2	Professional testing for mold	Did not conduct professional testing
Theme 4	Messaging about mold	Preferred methods of receiving mold messages	Radio
			Television
			Telephone
			Word of mouth
		Timing of messages

Themes were developed from corresponding nodes, subthemes were developed from corresponding codes

ISSN: 1471-2458