A randomised control crossover trial of a theory based intervention to improve sun-safe and healthy behaviours in construction workers: study protocol

A randomised control crossover trial of a theory based intervention to improve sun-safe and healthy behaviours in construction workers: study protocol

Abstract Background Exposure to sunlight can have both positive and negative health impacts. Excessive exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause skin cancer, however insufficient exposure to sunlight has a detrimental effect on production of Vitamin D. In the construction indust...

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Main Authors: Amanda Nioi, Charlotte Wendelboe-Nelson, Sue Cowan, Hilary Cowie, Shahzad Rashid, Peter Ritchie, Mark Cherrie, Terry C. Lansdown, John W. Cherrie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Skin cancer
Vitamin D
Theory of planned behaviour
Sun-safety
Healthy behaviours
Text messaging intervention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5164-8

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