Acculturation and Sun-Safe Behaviors Among US Latinos: Findings From the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey
Acculturation and Sun-Safe Behaviors Among US Latinos: Findings From the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey
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DOI:
10.2105/ajph.2007.122796
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发表时间:
2009-04-01
影响因子:
12.7
通讯作者:
Reynolds, Kim D.
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作者:
Andreeva, Valentina A.;Unger, Jennifer B.;Reynolds, Kim D.
Objectives. We examined the relationship between acculturation and sun safety among US Latinos.Methods. We used linear regression models to analyze data from 496 Latino respondents to the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey. Using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing were the primary outcomes and were assessed by frequency scales. Acculturation was assessed with a composite index.Results. In bivariate models, acculturation was negatively associated with use of shade and protective clothing and positively associated with sunscreen use (all, P