"Lost in the sun"-The key role of perceived workplace support for sun-protective behavior in outdoor workers.
Am J Ind Med
; 61(11): 929-938, 2018 11.
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| ID: mdl-30175492
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Previous studies show that workplace support for sun-protective behaviors plays an important role in the actual sun-protective behavior of outdoor workers. Therefore, our aim was to examine perceived workplace support (organizational and social support) in relation to different sun-protective behaviors.METHODS:
A Germany-wide sample of outdoor workers (n = 485) was surveyed via telephone. We analyzed associations of workplace support with sun-protective behaviors, sociodemographic, and occupational characteristics, occupational sun exposure, and concerns about sun.RESULTS:
A large number of outdoor workers perceived no workplace support for sun protection (eg, 17.8% agreed that sun protection is enforced at their workplace). We found that those who do not get any support are less likely to show sun-protective behaviors.CONCLUSIONS:
A starting point for a better organizational support is the implementation of mandatory sun protection policies in the workplace. Social support for protection against solar UV exposure can be promoted through safety training and education.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apoio Social
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Local de Trabalho
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Gestão da Segurança
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article