A community-based participatory research program to identify lead exposure risks and community priorities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lead is an environmental health hazard that disproportionately impacts communities of color across the United States (U.S.). Recent incidents of widespread lead exposure have been linked to aging infrastructure, historical land use, and challenges in lead remediation.

Objective

To understand community-identified concerns, needs, and priorities related to lead exposure.

Methods

Four focus groups with a total of 73 community members, were conducted in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023. Using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework and a semi-structured interview guide, participants were asked questions regarding their perceived exposure to lead and current exposure prevention methods. Open coding was used to conduc

SUBMITTER: Zavala-Garcia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816125 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature