Skin Protection Behaviors among Young Male Latino Day Laborers: An Exploratory Study Using a Social Cognitive Approach
Joint Authors
Brodell, Robert T.
Boyas, Javier F.
Nahar, Vinayak K.
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Latino Day Laborers (LDLs) are employed in occupations where multiple work hazards exist.
One such hazard is the overexposure to solar ultraviolet radiation for continuous periods of time.
Regular sun exposure can put individuals at increased risk of developing skin cancers, especially without adequate protection.
The purpose of this cross-sectional exploratory study was to use a social cognitive framework to assess skin protective behaviors among LDLs.
A community-based nonrandom and purposive sample of LDLs was recruited in two states: Mississippi and Illinois.
The study sample consisted of 137 male participants, of which the majority were of Mexican ancestry (72%).
The average age was 35.40 ( S D = 9 .
89 ) years.
Results demonstrated that a substantial number of LDLs do not adequately practice sun protection behaviors on a regular basis.
The skin cancer knowledge scores were very modest.
The most frequently indicated barriers towards sun protection were “inconvenient,” “forget to use,” and “not being able to reapply sunscreen.” Overall, LDLs had moderate confidence in their abilities to adopt successful sun protection strategies.
This study underscores the need for intervention programs aimed at LDLs to reduce extended time in the sun and increase use of sun protective measures when working outdoors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Boyas, Javier F.& Nahar, Vinayak K.& Brodell, Robert T.. 2016. Skin Protection Behaviors among Young Male Latino Day Laborers: An Exploratory Study Using a Social Cognitive Approach. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103832
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Boyas, Javier F.…[et al.]. Skin Protection Behaviors among Young Male Latino Day Laborers: An Exploratory Study Using a Social Cognitive Approach. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103832
American Medical Association (AMA)
Boyas, Javier F.& Nahar, Vinayak K.& Brodell, Robert T.. Skin Protection Behaviors among Young Male Latino Day Laborers: An Exploratory Study Using a Social Cognitive Approach. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103832
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103832