LatinoDay Laborers (LDLs) are employed in occupationswheremultiplework hazards exist. One such hazard is the overexposure to\nsolar ultraviolet radiation for continuous periods of time. Regular sun exposure can put individuals at increased risk of developing\nskin cancers, especially without adequate protection. The purpose of this cross-sectional exploratory study was to use a social\ncognitive framework to assess skin protective behaviors among LDLs. A community-based nonrandom and purposive sample\nof LDLs was recruited in two states: Mississippi and Illinois. The study sample consisted of 137 male participants, of which the\nmajority were of Mexican ancestry (72%). The average age was 35.40 (SD = 9.89) years. Results demonstrated that a substantial\nnumber of LDLs do not adequately practice sun protection behaviors on a regular basis. The skin cancer knowledge scores were\nvery modest. The most frequently indicated barriers towards sun protection were ââ?¬Å?inconvenient,ââ?¬Â ââ?¬Å?forget to use,ââ?¬Â and ââ?¬Å?not being\nable to reapply sunscreen.ââ?¬Â Overall, LDLs had moderate confidence in their abilities to adopt successful sun protection strategies.\nThis study underscores the need for intervention programs aimed at LDLs to reduce extended time in the sun and increase use of\nsun protective measures when working outdoors.
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