Protection from Ultraviolet Radiation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn M. Lucas ◽  
Rachel E. Neale ◽  
Peter Gies ◽  
Terry Slevin
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
School Based ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
School Based Interventions ◽  
Sun Avoidance ◽  
And Behavior

Strategies to protect against excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are required to reduce the risk of melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, and eye diseases. The programs that have been most effective in reducing sun exposure involve combinations of education intended to change individual beliefs and behavior, tools for personal protection from the sun, and the creation of environments that support sun protection. Specific strategies include community-wide media campaigns, school-based interventions, counseling by healthcare providers about sun protection, education on the appropriate use of protective clothing and sunscreen, and policies to restrict access to indoor tanning beds. Sun protection strategies are most effective when introduced in childhood, although interventions in adulthood can also reduce skin cancer incidence. There are health risks of complete sun avoidance, so a balance between inadequate and excessive sun protection is necessary.

Fighting Skin Cancer With a Musical Sound

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Potente ◽  
Vanessa Rock ◽  
Jacqueline McIver ◽  
Melinda Williams ◽  
Christopher Magee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Social Marketing Campaign ◽  
South Wales ◽  
The Media ◽  
Key Barrier

Australian youth have good knowledge about skin cancer prevention as a result of over three decades of traditional mass media campaigns. However, youth sun protection behavior remains poor. This case study describes the results of a unique social marketing campaign (the Sun Sound) aimed at translating youths’ knowledge into improved sun protection behavior. Formative research identified that a key barrier to sun protection was youth regularly forgot to protect their skin. As such, the campaign centered on a musical jingle that was broadcast at outdoor recreational settings as a “cue to action” reminder to use sun protection at the time and point of sun exposure. The Sun Sound was trialed at two coastal communities in New South Wales, Australia, during summer 2009–2010. The media launch generated 17.6 million Australian audience impressions (advertising value A$257,785). Intercept surveys conducted with 467 youth aged 12–18 years found there was high unprompted recall (41%) and understanding (79%) of the Sun Sound message. The Sun Sound was found to be an effective cue to action in prompting sun protection behaviors when heard, with over a third (38%) of respondents reporting use of additional sun protection upon hearing the jingle. Since the pilot, the Sun Sound has expanded to over 60 pools, beaches, and selected venues across Australia. The campaign demonstrates it is possible to influence behavior by targeting audiences at the actual point that behavior occurs, using research-informed insights and a relevant marketing mix.

scholarly journals Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Hobbs ◽  
Vinayak K. Nahar ◽  
M. Allison Ford ◽  
Martha A. Bass ◽  
Robert T. Brodell
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior

Outdoor athletes represent an important group at risk for skin cancer because they are routinely exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The purpose of this study was to assess current skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among collegiate athletes. A modified version of the Melanoma Risk Behavior Survey was completed by 343 athletes attending a Southern University in the USA, generating an 87% response rate. Survey results demonstrated that the majority of the athletes do not limit their sun exposure and reported low levels of sun protective behaviors. In addition, athletes lacked knowledge about skin cancer and sun protection. Eighty-three percent of the athletes stated that tanning beds improve one’s overall health. Race was significantly associated with skin cancer knowledge, whereas, gender was found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards skin cancer. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior, but not between attitude and behavior. This study highlights the need to educate athletes about the hazards of tanning to minimize UV exposure and promote sun protection habits. Moreover, athletes should be educated on the dangers of indoor tanning facilities and encouraged to avoid these facilities.

scholarly journals Sun exposure and health safety practices of high school students in an urban population of Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosna Janjani ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
MasoudYunesian ◽  
Simin Nasseri ◽  
Fatemeh Haghighat Doost ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
World Health ◽  
Current Guideline ◽  
School Students ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Health Safety ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Background Skin cancer attributed to sunlight exposure has an increasing trend worldwide, resulting in increased problems for healthcare services. This study aimed to evaluate the health safety practices of high school students in Saveh, Iran according to a sun protection guideline produced locally for Iran. Method This cross-sectional study was done in 31 government and private high schools of Saveh, a central city of Iran. A sun protection questionnaire was designed in accordance with Iran sun protection guideline which has been developed based on the World Health Organization and US Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. The questionnaire consists of four sections of demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and protection behavior. A total of 504 students were selected by simple random sampling method. Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis were used to assess the correlation between knowledge, attitude and behavior of the participants. Results The mean score of the students’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding harmfulness of ultraviolet radiation was 50.79 ± 14.64, 60.41 ± 15.04, and 45 ± 11.59, respectively. A significant association was observed between attitude and knowledge, behavior and knowledge as well as attitude. There was a significant correlation between sex and protective behaviors, sex and knowledge (p ≤ 0.001), and education level and knowledge (p = 0.002). Conclusion students who protected themselves from sunlight less than others believed that their protection level was adequate. Health concerns related to sun exposure suggest the need for increasing the student’s awareness in sun protection area. As behavior is influenced by cultural aspects, implementation of the current guideline can be effective in reducing the health effects of sun exposure.

scholarly journals Knowledge and behavior of Lebanese parents regarding melanoma prevention in public and private school children

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Léa El Haddad ◽  
Tarek Souaid ◽  
Diana Kadi ◽  
Joya-Rita Hindy ◽  
Karim Souaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Sun Protection Factor ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Melanoma Prevention

Aim: Assess the knowledge and behavior of Lebanese parents when it comes to melanoma and its prevention in children. Methods: A survey, to be completed by parents, was sent through children from three schools. Results: During sun exposure only 23.5% of 1012 respondents were always covering enough areas of their children's skin and 74.1% did not always apply sunscreen to their children. Parents of private school children were three times more likely to apply sunscreen to their children when exposed to sun, four times more likely to reapply sunscreen every 2–3 h and 21 times more likely to use a higher sun protection factor. Conclusion: Sun protection in children is insufficient and sunburns are frequent, illustrating the need for melanoma awareness campaigns.

Evaluation of a Three-Year School-Based Intervention to Increase Adolescent Sun Protection

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
John B. Lowe ◽  
Kevin P. Balanda ◽  
Warren R. Stanton ◽  
Amaya Gillespie
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Based Interventions

The efficacy of a school-based intervention was evaluated using a randomized controlled trial in Australia. In consecutive grades (8, 9, and 10), students in the intervention group received components of a program that addressed issues related to the need to protect yourself from the sun, behavioral strategies related to using sunprotective measures, personal and social images of having a tan, the use of sun-safe clothing, and howto change their schools through forms of structural change. Pre-and postintervention measures among junior high school students showed greatest improvement in the intervention group’s knowledge scores and minimal changes in sun protection behavior from Grade 8 to Grade 9, which were not maintained through Grade 10. Results of the study highlight some limitations of school-based interventions for changing sun protection behaviors.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Practices of the Iranian Population regarding Skin Cancers: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinayak K. Nahar ◽  
Zachria Hasani ◽  
Brian Martin ◽  
Javier F. Boyas ◽  
Rosa Chabok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Iranian Population ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Insight Into

Despite being preventable, more than 15% of all cancer cases in Iran occur in the skin, making them the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the country. The purpose of this study is to gain an insight into the current skin cancer related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices among the Iranian population. A systematic computer based literature search was conducted using databases for articles published through April 2017. Research studies included those that measured skin cancer or sun protection related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in different Iranian population groups. Exclusion criteria for the articles included (1) irrelevant topics to the review article’s aim, (2) articles that focused on the treatment of skin cancers instead of prevention practices, and (3) similar studies conducted on populations not indigenous to Iran. A total of 25 articles that met the eligibility criteria were included in the review. Predominant data were collected via questionnaires. Skin cancer related knowledge varied from low to high across the studies. Moreover, there was a pattern of low perceived skin cancer susceptibility and severity. Overall, there was low usage of sun protection methods among the Iranian population. The findings of this study show that efforts to prevent skin cancer are needed. Education concerning the dangers of sun exposure as well as strategies used to prevent or lower the risk of developing skin cancer should be stressed.

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