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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: The rate of malignant melanoma has been steadily increasing in the United States and worldwide, thus becoming an important public health concern (American Cancer Society [ACS], 2011; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. Skin cancer comparison rates were conducted within Florida and the U.S., and it was found that male Hispanics had greater risk of melanoma mortality compared to Whites. Not only are Hispanics overall at risk for developing melanoma, but Hispanic farmworkers are at an increased risk for developing melanoma due to their sun and pesticide exposures. Purpose: This Capstone Project aimed to assess the knowledge of the risks of melanoma among the farm-working population in South Florida. It also aimed to develop a tailored educational program that may increase melanoma knowledge of farmers. Theoretical Framework: This project was guided by constructs adapted from Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM). Methods: A survey tool was utilized to assess and collect data regarding farmworkers’ knowledge of their risks of melanoma. A descriptive analysis was performed to analyze collected data. Based on the results and analysis of the study, educational materials including a brochure and pictorial were developed. Results: Despite farmworkers’ lack of knowledge regarding melanoma, the vast majority of the participants utilized protective clothing when working outdoors. Additionally, 43% of the farmworkers felt that they were more likely of acquiring skin cancer compared to other people of their race. This increased protective behavior and risk awareness were attributed to pesticide exposure by the farmworkers. Conclusions: Considering the heavy financial burden and cost of life of melanoma, this health promotion and disease preventive project may raise awareness among farmworkers, Hispanics, and healthcare providers regarding this population’s risk of melanoma, thus catching this disease at its earlier stages and improving survival rates.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2013.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-99).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Sandra Giraldo Perez. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC280.S5 P47 2013_PerezSandra ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC280.S5 P47 2013 ( lcc )
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