Research Article

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

Table 2

Frequencies and percentages of barriers to continuous practicing of sun protection behavior.

BarrierWide-brimmed hat
(%)
Long sleeved shirt
(%)
Long pants
(%)
Work gloves
(%)
Sunglasses
(%)
Sunscreen
(%)

Takes too much time2 (1.8%)1 (0.9%)0 (0%)4 (3.7%)0 (0%)23 (21.1%)
Inconvenient46 (42.2%)12 (11%)6 (5.5%)50 (45.9%)12 (11%)4 (3.7%)
Costs too much1 (0.9%)1 (0.9%)0 (0%)1 (0.9%)0 (0%)7 (6.4%)
Too hot to wear28 (25.7%)86 (78.9%)60 (55%)40 (36.7%)3 (2.8%)9 (8.3%)
Forget to wear50 (45.9%)11 (10.1%)11 (10.1%)52 (47.7%)35 (32.1%)70 (64.2%)