Vanessa Hammond1, Anthony I Reeder, Andrew R Gray, Melanie L Bell. 1. Cancer Society of NZ Social and Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventative and Social Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand. vanessa.hammond@otago.ac.nz
Abstract
ISSUE ADDRESSED: High levels of sun exposure and skin cancer are experienced by outdoor workers. To develop effective preventive strategies it is important to understand which factors predict sun protection use. METHODS: Outdoor workers (n=74) in Central Otago, New Zealand, completed a questionnaire and recorded sun protection practices for five consecutive working days, January-March 2007. RESULTS: Sun protection was predicted by beliefs of personal susceptibility to skin cancer, suntan attitudes, and perceived workplace support, but not knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: Both individual and workplace factors influence outdoor workers' sun protection.
ISSUE ADDRESSED: High levels of sun exposure and skin cancer are experienced by outdoor workers. To develop effective preventive strategies it is important to understand which factors predict sun protection use. METHODS: Outdoor workers (n=74) in Central Otago, New Zealand, completed a questionnaire and recorded sun protection practices for five consecutive working days, January-March 2007. RESULTS: Sun protection was predicted by beliefs of personal susceptibility to skin cancer, suntan attitudes, and perceived workplace support, but not knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: Both individual and workplace factors influence outdoor workers' sun protection.
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