Sun Protection Behavior in Danish Outdoor Workers Following a Multicomponent Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outdoor workers can be exposed to relatively high levels of ultraviolet radiation and are at risk of developing occupational skin cancer. Implementing the use of sun protection in outdoor workers at work is therefore important. The objective of this follow-up study was to evaluate the effect of a multicomponent intervention to improve the use of sun protection in Danish outdoor workers.

Method

A total of 237 Danish outdoor workers were asked to complete surveys in 2016/17 and in 2020. Multicomponent interventions, between surveys, included information on skin cancer risk and use of sun protection, personal dosimetry and skin examination for signs of photodamage and skin cancer. Survey items on awareness of occupational skin cancer risk and perceived importance of

SUBMITTER: Jakobsen MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098216 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature