Predictors of hearing protection use for Hispanic and non-Hispanic White factory workers.
The 2000 United States Census reported significant growth in the number of Hispanic workers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 1996) has identified noise-induced hearing loss as a significant occupational threat. Current theoretical models need to be evaluated for their utility with Hispanic workers. The Predictors for Use of Hearing Protection Model (PUHPM) is a framework for increasing workers' use of hearing protection devices (HPDs). Using regression analysis, the explained variance in HPD use by the model predictors was examined in a sample of 208 Hispanic factory workers. Explained variance was lower for Hispanics (R2 = .20) than for non-Hispanic Whites (R2 = .37). Further research with Hispanic workers is needed to improve the PUHPM fit.
Raymond
Delbert M
DM
Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. DMR3@wayne.edu
Hong
OiSaeng
O
Lusk
Sally L
SL
Ronis
David L
DL
D000328:Adult; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004430:Ear Protective Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015146:Midwestern United States; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009623:Noise, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D044465:White People