Anais brasileiros de dermatologia · 2018
Photoprotection in adolescents: what they know and how they behave.
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Andreola Gabriel Martinez, Carvalho Vânia Oliveira de, Huczok Janaina, Cat Mônica Nunes Lima, Abagge Kerstin Taniguchi
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: The greatest sun exposure occurs until adolescence and this is the only factor involved in photocarcinogenesis subject to modification with photoprotection.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the habits and knowledge of adolescents regarding photoprotection.
METHOD: Cross-sectional study that included 512 students from primary and high school. Data were collected by questionnaires with questions about habits and knowledge on sun protection. For data analysis, Pearson's Chi-square test and Yates test were applied, with 5% level of significance.
RESULTS: We evaluated 512 students, with a mean age of 14 years old. The teenagers agreed that ultraviolet rays cause skin cancer and aging (96% and 70%, respectively). Knowledge about the occurrence of burns even on cloudy days was recorded in 68% of cases, as well as the need for photoprotection for sports in 72%. The source of information about sun protection were by parents in 55%. In 70% was observed previous occurrence of sunburn, the daily use of sunscreens was found in 15% and 67% used only at the beach. of sunscreens with SPF higher than 30 was reported by 70% of students and 57% reported going to the beach between 10h and 16h. In 68% of cases it was registered insufficient sun protection, attributed, in 57% of the time to forgetfulness.
STUDY LIMITATIONS: The sample refers to two schools of Curitiba (PR), Brazil.
CONCLUSION: Teenagers know the risks of sun exposure, but they do not adopt the practices for adequate protection.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the habits and knowledge of adolescents regarding photoprotection.
METHOD: Cross-sectional study that included 512 students from primary and high school. Data were collected by questionnaires with questions about habits and knowledge on sun protection. For data analysis, Pearson's Chi-square test and Yates test were applied, with 5% level of significance.
RESULTS: We evaluated 512 students, with a mean age of 14 years old. The teenagers agreed that ultraviolet rays cause skin cancer and aging (96% and 70%, respectively). Knowledge about the occurrence of burns even on cloudy days was recorded in 68% of cases, as well as the need for photoprotection for sports in 72%. The source of information about sun protection were by parents in 55%. In 70% was observed previous occurrence of sunburn, the daily use of sunscreens was found in 15% and 67% used only at the beach. of sunscreens with SPF higher than 30 was reported by 70% of students and 57% reported going to the beach between 10h and 16h. In 68% of cases it was registered insufficient sun protection, attributed, in 57% of the time to forgetfulness.
STUDY LIMITATIONS: The sample refers to two schools of Curitiba (PR), Brazil.
CONCLUSION: Teenagers know the risks of sun exposure, but they do not adopt the practices for adequate protection.