Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers
Joint Authors
Boyas, Javier F.
Nahar, Vinayak K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Despite the substantial solar ultraviolet radiation experienced by Latino day laborers, little attention has been given to factors that are associated with sun protective behaviors.
The purpose of this study was to examine psychological and nonpsychological predictors of sun protective behaviors among Latino day laborers.
Methods.
This cross-sectional study included a nonrandom sample of 137 Latino day laborers recruited from Mississippi and Illinois.
Participants completed a self-report survey instrument, available in English and Spanish, on sun protective behaviors.
Results.
Multivariate regression results showed that sun protective behaviors were significantly greater among Latino day laborers: (a) who had greater perceptions that their supervisor also engaged in sun protective behaviors (β=0.25, p≤0.01); (b) who reported higher levels of health literacy (β=0.23, p≤0.001); (c) who have greater knowledge of skin cancer risk factors (β=0.21, p≤0.01); and (d) who have skin tone that was self-perceived to be more prone to sunburns (β=0.19, p≤0.01).
Conclusions.
Latino day laborers possess marginal levels of skin cancer knowledge and engage minimally in sun protective behaviors.
Skin cancer prevention interventions are warranted for this high-risk group, particularly in the locations in which Latino day laborers work.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Boyas, Javier F.& Nahar, Vinayak K.. 2018. Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202349
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Boyas, Javier F.& Nahar, Vinayak K.. Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202349
American Medical Association (AMA)
Boyas, Javier F.& Nahar, Vinayak K.. Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202349
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1202349