Correlates of Sun Protection Behaviors Among Adults in Puerto Rico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of skin cancer has been increasing in Puerto Rico in recent years. Sun protection behaviors are suboptimal among Puerto Ricans. However, there are limited data regarding major factors associated with Puerto Rican adults' sun protection behaviors. To examine factors associated with Puerto Rican adults' sun protection behaviors, a survey study was conducted in Puerto Rico.

Method

A population-based sample of 667 Puerto Rican adults completed a telephone survey in 2016. Survey items addressed potential correlates of sun protection behaviors. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses examining correlates of the sun protection behaviors index were conducted.

Results

Higher levels of sun protection behaviors were found among English language accultu

SUBMITTER: Niu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805983 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature