Publications by authors named "A Bearth"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how caregivers and regulatory experts predict which household chemicals are appealing to children, involving 95 four-year-olds and their caregivers who ranked these products.
- It found that both adults and children had similar views on child-appeal ratings, especially when evaluating products with child-appealing images.
- The research highlighted that while adults can generally estimate child-appeal, significant individual differences exist among children, suggesting that education for caregivers on these variations is more crucial than just regulating product features.
Article Synopsis
- * Key issues include difficulties in collecting and accessing reliable data, as well as the need for standardized information to enhance decision-making effectiveness.
- * A user-friendly and adaptable data tool is seen as essential for veterinarians, particularly independent practitioners, to monitor health conditions, visualize disease prevalence, and receive timely alerts for better disease management.
Protection motivation when using biocidal products - A survey study in Germany.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Biocidal products can pose health and environmental risks, and there's uncertainty about how well private users understand and follow safety instructions.
- A study involving 957 German participants examined their attention to and comprehension of use instructions for an insect spray, exploring factors that influence their motivation to protect against risks.
- Findings showed higher protection motivation is linked to increased attention to instructions, perceived threats, responsibility, self-efficacy, and effectiveness of adhering to guidelines, suggesting ways to improve regulation and user compliance for safer use.
Article Synopsis
- - Farmers and veterinarians in the livestock sector lack sufficient information on the prevalence and impact of contagious diseases, necessitating better risk assessment tools for disease management.
- - The DECIDE project creates data-driven decision-support tools that provide early disease signals, diagnostic options, and control strategies while considering the effects on disease spread, economic impacts, and animal welfare.
- - By focusing on major livestock species and incorporating stakeholder needs, cost evaluations, and advanced modeling, DECIDE aims to enhance disease surveillance and decision-making, ultimately promoting a healthier and more sustainable European food chain.