Sun Awareness and Sun Protection Practices
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020 Nahid Sultana Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Nahid Sultana Department of Computer ScienceCollege of Computer Science and ...
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Sun Exposure of Preschoolers, Parental Sun Protection Behavior, and Sun Protection Measures at Preschool in Bavaria—Comparison of Two Cross-Sectional Studies of 2010/11 and 2018/19 [PDF]
Dermatology Practical & ConceptualIntroduction: Children’s skin is particularly susceptible to the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation. Young children are dependent on sun protection measures taken by parents and other caregivers.
Christine Korbely +10 more
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“Beach Lifeguards′ Sun Exposure and Sun Protection in Spain”
Safety and Health at Work, 2021 Background: Sunburn is the main avoidable cause of skin cancer. Beach lifeguards spend many hours exposed to the effects of solar radiation during their work day, precisely at times of the year when levels of solar irradiation are highest.
Magdalena de Troya Martín +6 more
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Sun protection behaviors among children aged 6−18 years old, the role of socioeconomic factors: A cross‐sectional study [PDF]
Health Science Reports, 2023 Background and Aims Evaluation of sun protection behavior and related factors in children aged between 6 and 18 years in Isfahan, Iran. Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted at outpatient pediatric clinics affiliated with Isfahan University of
Nikta Nouri +2 more
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Influence of Social and Psychosocial Factors on Summer Vacationers’ Sun Protection Behaviors, the PRISME Study, France [PDF]
International Journal of Public Health, 2022 Objectives: Summer intermittent sun exposure is a major risk factor for melanoma. Socioeconomic position, cognitive and psychosocial factors play a role in sun protection behaviors but the underlying mechanisms are unknown.
Cécile Durand +11 more
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Sun protection practices in India: Preliminary findings from a nationally representative sample [PDF]
Preventive Medicine Reports, 2023 Sun safety research has mainly been conducted in the West, whereas little is known about sun protection practices in India. Using a survey design with a representative sample, we aimed to understand the frequency of sun protection practices in India.
Xiang Zhao +3 more
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Patterns of Sun Protection Behaviours among Australian Adolescents and Adults over a Six-Year Period [PDF]
Current Oncology, 2023 The major cause for skin cancer is the excessive and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which can be prevented by engaging in sun protection behaviours.
Karlijn Thoonen +4 more
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Sun Protection Knowledge and Practices in Fifth-year Medical Students: Impact of Gender, Sunburn Experience and Sunscreen Use [PDF]
Dermatology Practical & ConceptualIntroduction: Ultraviolet exposure is the most important modifiable risk factor for developing skin cancer. Objectives: We evaluated the knowledge and behaviors of medical students regarding sun protection. Methods: Between October 2023 and May 2024,
Funda Tamer, Emre Guven, Esra Adisen
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Sun protection and sunbathing practices among at-risk family members of patients with melanoma [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2011 Background Despite the increased level of familial risk, research indicates that family members of patients with melanoma engage in relatively low levels of sun protection and high levels of sun exposure.
Heckman Carolyn J +5 more
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Positive Impact of UV Photography on Individual Sun Protection: A Swiss Feasibility Study [PDF]
International Journal of Public HealthObjectivesThis study evaluates the feasibility and impact of conveying personalized sun protection message supported by a UV photograph of the face in Switzerland.Methods440 adults from 14 private and public sites associated with high sun exposure ...
Tanguy Corre +4 more
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