Stimulating Sunscreen Use Among Outdoor Construction Workers: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outdoor workers (OW) receive a higher dose of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) compared to indoor workers (IW) which increases the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Regular sunscreen use reduces the NMSC risk, however, adequate sun-safety behavior among OW is poor. The main objective was to conduct method- and intervention-related elements of a future intervention trial among OW, based on providing sunscreen and assessing sunscreen use on group- and individual level.

Methods

This pilot study was conducted at a construction site in the Netherlands from May-August 2021. Nine dispensers with sunscreen (SPF 50+) were installed at the worksite. OW (n = 67) were invited to complete two (cross-sectional) questionnaires on sun-safety behavior, before and after pr

SUBMITTER: Keurentjes AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9010717 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature