Research Article

Skin Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Preventative Behaviors among North Mississippi Landscapers

Table 1

Frequencies and percentages of sun protection behaviors.

PracticeNever (%)Rarely (%)Sometimes (%)Frequently (%)Always (%)

Wear wide-brimmed hat26 (23.9%)31 (28.4%)36 (33%)11 (10.1%)5 (4.6%)
Wear long sleeved shirt40 (36.7%)26 (23.9%)28 (25.7%)6 (5.5%)9 (8.3%)
Wear long pants9 (8.3%)8 (7.3%)29 (26.6%)19 (17.4%)44 (40.5%)
Wear work gloves26 (23.9%)29 (26.6%)36 (33%)13 (11.9%)4 (3.7%)
Wear sunglasses5 (4.6%)6 (5.5%)13 (11.9%)27 (24.8%)58 (53.2%)
Wear sunscreen39 (35.8%)17 (15.6%)22 (20.2%)25 (22.9%)6 (5.5%)