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Changes in Outdoor Workers' Sun-Related Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors: A Pre–Post Workplace Intervention

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Rye, S.
Janda, M.
Stoneham, Melissa
Crane, P.
Sendall, M.
Youl, P.
Tenkate, T.
Baldwin, L.
Perina, H.
Finch, L.
Kimlin, M.
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2014
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Rye, S. and Janda, M. and Stoneham, M. and Crane, P. and Sendall, M. and Youl, P. and Tenkate, T. et al. 2014. Changes in Outdoor Workers' Sun-Related Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors: A Pre–Post Workplace Intervention. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 56 (9): pp. e62-e72.
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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA
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This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Rye, S. and Janda, M. and Stoneham, M. and Crane, P. and Sendall, M. and Youl, P. and Tenkate, T. et al. 2014. Changes in Outdoor Workers' Sun-Related Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors: A Pre–Post Workplace Intervention. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 56 (9): pp. e62-e72.

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Objective: To evaluate changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in response to a health promotion intervention using a participatory action research process. Methods: Fourteen workplaces across four outdoor industry types worked collaboratively with the project team to develop tailored sun protection action plans. Workers were assessed before and after the 18-month intervention. Results: Outdoor workers reported increases in workplace support for sun protection (P < 0.01) and personal use of sun protection (P < 0.01). More workers reported seeking natural shade (+20%) and wearing more personal protective equipment, including broad-brimmed hats (+25%), long-sleeved collared shirts (+19%), and long trousers (+16%). The proportion of workers reporting sunburn over the past 12 months was lower at postintervention (-14%) (P = 0.03); however, the intensity of reported sunburn increased. Conclusions: This intervention was successful in increasing workers' sun protective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.