Changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors a pre-post workplace intervention

Sheree Rye; M Janda; M Stoneham; Philip R Crane; M Sendall; Philippa H Youl; T Tenkate; L Baldwin; H Perina; Linda Finch; Michael G Kimlin

doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000244

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Changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors a pre-post workplace intervention

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Changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors a pre-post workplace intervention

Sheree Rye, M Janda, M Stoneham, Philip R Crane, M Sendall, Philippa H Youl, T Tenkate, L Baldwin, H Perina, Linda Finch, …

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol.56(9), pp.e62-e72

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000244

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outdoor workers

sun-related attitudes

health promotion intervention

Objective: To evaluate changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in response to a health promotion intervention using a participatory action research process. Methods: Fourteen workplaces across four outdoor industry types worked collaboratively with the project team to develop tailored sun protection action plans. Workers were assessed before and after the 18-month intervention. Results: Outdoor workers reported increases in workplace support for sun protection (P < 0.01) and personal use of sun protection (P < 0.01). More workers reported seeking natural shade (+20%) and wearing more personal protective equipment, including broad-brimmed hats (+25%), long-sleeved collared shirts (+19%), and long trousers (+16%). The proportion of workers reporting sunburn over the past 12 months was lower at postintervention (-14%) (P = 0.03); however, the intensity of reported sunburn increased. Conclusions: This intervention was successful in increasing workers' sun protective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Copyright © 2014 by American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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Title: Changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors a pre-post workplace intervention
Authors: Sheree Rye (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Janda (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Stoneham (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Philip R Crane (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Sendall (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Philippa H Youl (Author) - Curtin University of Technology
T Tenkate (Author) - Ryerson University, Canada
L Baldwin (Author) - Curtin University of Technology
H Perina (Author) - Queensland Health
Linda Finch (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Michael G Kimlin (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol.56(9), pp.e62-e72
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000244
ISSN: 1076-2752
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; External
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450071902621
Output Type: Journal article

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