Economic Evaluation of an Intervention Promoting Adoption of Occupational Sun Protection Policies

Meenan, Richard T.; Walkosz, Barbara J.; Buller, David B.; Eye, Rachel; Buller, Mary Klein; Wallis, Allan D.; Olivas, Savanna

doi:10.1097/jom.0000000000001707

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“…These policy elements can be challenging to implement. The shade is a more expensive action for sun safety 31 than providing clothing but it can be available for long periods of time. However, shade may be difficult to provide to many transportation workers as they travel long distances around their regions servicing roads and other infrastructure, using heavy equipment.…”

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Association of occupational sun safety policy and actions in state transportation sector in the United States

Buller

Walkosz

Olivas

et al. 2021

American J Industrial Med

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Background Occupational sun protection is recommended by government health authorities. Sun safety policies and predictors of managers’ reports of sun safety actions were assessed. Methods Written policies from 21 state departments of transportation (DOTs) enrolled in a randomized trial to test methods for scaling‐up an occupational sun safety intervention were coded for sun safety content at baseline. Managers (n = 1113) supervising outdoor workers reported on sun safety actions in a baseline survey. Results Twenty state DOTs (95.2%) have a policy with at least one sun protection component. Sun safety training was increased at workplaces with a written sun safety policy (p < 0.001) and unwritten standard procedures on sun protection (p < 0.001). Reported sun safety actions were highest where there was a written sun safety policy (p < 0.001) and unwritten standard procedures on sun protection (p < 0.001). Conclusions Policies are essential for the implementation of employee sun safety. There is room for improvement in existing policies of state DOTs.

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confidence: 99%

Association of occupational sun safety policy and actions in state transportation sector in the United States

Buller

Walkosz

Olivas

et al. 2021

American J Industrial Med

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The Cost-Effectiveness of Primary Prevention Interventions for Skin Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review

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Gage,

Sinclair

et al. 2024

Appl Health Econ Health Policy

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Skin cancer prevention: a systematic review of the efficacy of clinical trial-based interventions

Chiesa

2024

AG Salud

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Skin cancer is one of the most common malignancies and its incidence continues to increase worldwide, especially in areas of high ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This systematic review highlights that an effective preventive approach combines sun protection, education, and workplace policies. Advanced sunscreens with DNA repair complexes are useful in reducing precursor lesions such as actinic keratosis. The implementation of workplace policies that provide protective equipment and create shaded areas is especially effective for outdoor workers. Educational programs in schools and on-the-job training encourage sun protection practices from childhood and in work settings, although their effectiveness depends on demographic and cultural factors. It is recommended to tailor interventions to each population and explore their long-term sustainability, as well as to evaluate the economic impact of these policies to achieve effective skin cancer prevention.

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Economic Evaluation of an Intervention Promoting Adoption of Occupational Sun Protection Policies

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Association of occupational sun safety policy and actions in state transportation sector in the United States

Association of occupational sun safety policy and actions in state transportation sector in the United States

The Cost-Effectiveness of Primary Prevention Interventions for Skin Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review

Skin cancer prevention: a systematic review of the efficacy of clinical trial-based interventions

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