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"Lost in the sun"-The key role of perceived workplace support for sun-protective behavior in outdoor workers
Laura Schilling1, Sven Schneider1, Tatiana Görig1
1Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine (MIPH), Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
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.
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