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BACKGROUND: Due to the nature of working outdoors, many farmers experience high levels of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) whereby, increasing their risk for skin cancer. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate personal behavior and perception on sun protection among farmers attending a regional farm show in North Carolina. METHODS: Farmers (n = 397) were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire regarding behavior and importance of using personal sun protection (i.e., sunblock, etc.,) when working outdoors. RESULTS: There were 285 (71.8%) male farmers and 79 (19.9%) female farmers with a mean age of 54 years. Overall, the majority of farmers recognized the importance of protecting themselves from the sun, however, actual personal behavior for using proper protection methods ranked low. Farmers with lighter, fairer skin tended to use more sun protection and ranked the importance of sun protection higher when compared to those with skin that was less likely to burn in the sun. CONCLUSION: The importance of personal sun protection should continue to be stressed to farmers at every available opportunity including farm shows, trainings and through health care providers.
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Agricultura , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Doenças Profissionais/prevenção & controle , Neoplasias Cutâneas/prevenção & controle , Luz Solar/efeitos adversos , Protetores Solares/uso terapêutico , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , North Carolina , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PROBLEM: Poverty and accelerations of inequality, manifested by the increasing difference between the richest and poorest populations, have significant effects on the mental health of vulnerable groups. Adolescents are vulnerable to the effects of poverty. As a time of change and transition for youth and their families, adolescence creates both challenges and opportunities to intervene in the effects of poverty. PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to discuss the significance of poverty and its impact on adolescent mental health and mental health services. SOURCES: An interdisciplinary literature search was conducted on the topic of poverty and adolescent mental health. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicated that nurses need to remain active participants in the provision of mental health services to adolescents in poverty and increase their advocacy for the creation of policy changes that address mental health needs of this population.
