Sun protection behaviors among Hispanic farmworkers
2013
Completed Pilot Project
Project Title: Sun Protection Behaviors among Hispanic Farmworkers
PI: Greg Kearney, DrPH, MPH; Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
Relevance: This study assessed the exposures and protective measures taken by farm workers to reduce sun exposure and risks for heat stress and skin damage. The study evaluated the effectiveness of new worker training, deployment patterns, and field and plant technologies.