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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Health
  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Farmers are at high risk for skin cancer due to prolonged sun exposure.
  • Skin cancer is a significant occupational health concern in agriculture.
  • Limited data exists on sun protection behaviors among farmers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify sun exposure risk factors among Ohio farmers.
  • To assess sun protection behaviors in this population.
  • To inform the development of targeted health and safety interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, descriptive study utilizing self-report surveys.
  • Convenience sample of 505 Ohio farmers surveyed online or via paper.
  • Survey questions adapted from established public domain instruments.

Main Results:

  • Most farmers (58%) never received a professional skin cancer assessment; 17% had a diagnosis.
  • While over 50% used sunscreen, only 50-70% wore protective clothing or hats.
  • Many farmers engage in tanning behaviors (83%) and experience sunburns (67%).

Conclusions:

  • Ohio farmers exhibit inadequate sun safety practices despite significant skin cancer risk.
  • Interventions are needed to improve sun protection behaviors in this demographic.
  • Future educational programming should address farmers' specific needs and practices.