Title |
Occupational sunscreen use among US Hispanic outdoor workers
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Published in |
BMC Research Notes, October 2015
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DOI | 10.1186/s13104-015-1558-1 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Ashley K. Day, Jerod L. Stapleton, Ana M. Natale-Pereira, James S. Goydos, Elliot J. Coups |
Abstract |
Occupational ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer, and Hispanic individuals are over-represented in a number of outdoor occupations (e.g., farming, landscaping). This study examined predictors of occupational sunscreen use in a group of US Hispanic adults who work outdoors. A population-based sample of outdoor workers (n = 149, 85 % male) completed survey measures regarding their demographics, melanoma risk, perceived skin cancer risk, skin cancer knowledge, and their occupational sunscreen use. Sixty-nine percent of the sample reported never or rarely wearing sunscreen while working outdoors. Being female (p = .02), having a higher level of education (p = .03), and residing at a higher latitude (p = .04) were associated with more frequent sunscreen use. This study highlights the importance of interventions to promote sun protection behaviors among US Hispanic outdoor workers, and identifies potential intervention targets. |
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