scholarly journals Sun Protection Practices and Sun Exposure among Children with a Parental History of Melanoma

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth A. Glenn ◽  
Tiffany Lin ◽  
L. Cindy Chang ◽  
Ashley Okada ◽  
Weng Kee Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Parental History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

scholarly journals College Students’ Perceptions of Worry and Parent Beliefs: Associations with Behaviors to Prevent Sun Exposure

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Yockey ◽  
Laura A. Nabors ◽  
Oladunni Oluwoye ◽  
Kristen Welker ◽  
Angelica M. Hardee
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Protective Clothing ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Parental Beliefs ◽  
Parent Beliefs ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

More research is needed to understand how attitudes impact behaviors that afford sun protection. The current study examined the impact of students’ perceptions of parental beliefs about sun exposure and its influence on their practiced sun protection behaviors and worry about sun exposure. Participants were college students (N=462) at a large Midwestern university. They completed a survey to examine their perceptions of risks and messages about sun exposure and sun exposure behaviors. Results indicated that gender and students’ perceptions of parental beliefs about sun exposure were related to sun protection behaviors and their own worry over sun exposure. Specifically, males showed lower levels of sun protection behaviors, with the exception of wearing a hat with a brim, and lower levels of worry about sun exposure compared to females. Roughly a third of our sample had a family history of skin cancer, and this variable was related to worry about sun exposure and parental beliefs. Prevention messages and interventions to reduce sun risk for college students should address risks of sun exposure as well as educating young adults about the importance of wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and hats to improve sun protection.

Trends in Sunburns, Sun Protection Practices, and Attitudes Toward Sun Exposure Protection and Tanning Among US Adolescents, 1998-2004

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 853-864 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Cokkinides ◽  
M. Weinstock ◽  
K. Glanz ◽  
J. Albano ◽  
E. Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

Sun Protection Practices among Children with a Family History of Melanoma: a Pilot Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 731-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth A. Glenn ◽  
Roshan Bastani ◽  
L. Cindy Chang ◽  
Rachna Khanna ◽  
Katherine Chen
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

scholarly journals What Sun Protection Practices Should Be Adopted by Trainee Teachers to Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer and Other Adverse Outcomes?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Guillermo De Castro-Maqueda ◽  
Carolina Lagares Franco ◽  
José V. Gutiérrez-Manzanedo ◽  
Fabriziomaria Gobba ◽  
Nuria Blázquez Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
University Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

Excessive sun exposure and insufficient protection are the main risk factors for the onset of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer (the most common types of cancer suffered by fair-skinned populations) and other adverse effects on the skin and eyes. Epidemiological data highlight the scant awareness of this risk among young people and the high rates of sunburn often recorded among this population. The main aim of the present study is to examine sun exposure and protection behavior by university students. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was undertaken to investigate sun exposure and protection practices among students of education sciences at a university in southern Spain. The data obtained were used to perform a descriptive, comparative analysis, by groups and by gender, of photoprotection and skin self-examination practices. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were both tested. Of the 315 students who completed the questionnaire, 74.6% had suffered at least one sunburn during the previous year. Few made frequent use of sunscreen or protective clothing and 89.5% did not self-examine their skin. The metric properties of the questionnaire revealed its excellent reliability and validity. Among the Spanish university students considered, there was little awareness of the risk of excessive sun exposure, self-protection was insufficient, the potential exposure to dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation was high, and most had suffered one or more sunburns in the last year. Intervention strategies should be implemented to highlight the risks involved and the need for more appropriate sun protection practices. Information campaigns should be conducted in this respect so that, when these students become teachers, they will have adequate knowledge of the risks involved and of the benefits of addressing this problem effectively, and will ultimately transfer these health education competences to their own students.

scholarly journals A new quality metric for dermatology: The “SPA” (sunscreen, protective gear, and avoidance) questionnaire to assess sun protection practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (e) ◽  
pp. e74-e74
Author(s):  
Austin Hamp ◽  
Allene S. Fonseca ◽  
Zar Y. Kotlarsic ◽  
Teresa Lanasa ◽  
Amanda Schultz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Quality Metric ◽  
Protective Gear ◽  
Dermatology Clinic ◽  
Tailored Counseling ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

Background: Given the importance of counseling patients on UV radiation exposure, a Sunscreen, Protective Gear, and Avoidance (SPA) Questionnaire was developed to assess patients’ sun exposure and help physicians provide tailored counseling to their patients regarding safe sun protection practices. Materials and methods: Six Denver Veterans Affairs (VA) dermatology providers who were trained in using the questionnaire randomly selected patients in the Denver VA Dermatology clinic to pilot-test the questionnaire. Demographic information and responses were collected using the SPA Questionnaire. Results: 43/61 (70.5%) of patients answered “no” to at least one sun protection strategy. Of these 43 patients, 40 (93%) were provided with tailored counseling. Five out of six providers indicated that the questionnaire encouraged conversations about sun protection for skin cancer prevention. Conclusion: The SPA questionnaire is a simple measure of UV exposure risk, which can help clinicians determine the sun-protective behavior of patients and initiate dialogue to increase patient knowledge of sun protection practices.

scholarly journals Sun exposure habits, sun protection practices, knowledge and attitudes of andalusian teenagers

2016 ◽  
Vol 101 (797) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Fernández-Morano ◽  
Magdalena de Troya-Martín ◽  
Francisco Rivas-Ruiz ◽  
Agustín Buendía-Eisman
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Sun Protection Practices
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