Abstract

Significant numbers of Mexican Americans work in jobs where they are exposed to harmful noise, therefore they are vulnerable to noise-induced hearing loss. Use of hearing protection is often the only way to prevent exposure to loud noise, yet there is no knowledge of how to promote its use among Mexican American workers. This study builds on a program of research by Lusk in which the determinants of health-protective behavior are identified in order to design effective safety programs. This study was based on a theoretical model adapted from the Health Promotion Model (Pender, 1987).

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9501083; ProQuest document ID: 304141337. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Madeleine J. Kerr, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Zeta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Hearing Protection, Minority Patients, Community Education

Advisor

Sally L. Lusk

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Michigan

Degree Year

1994

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-06-07

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