Archives of dermatology · 2002
Awareness of the risks of tanning lamps does not influence behavior among college students.
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Knight J Matthew, Kirincich Anna N, Farmer Evan R, Hood Antoinette F
Аннотация
HYPOTHESIS: Awareness of the risks of artificial tanning influences tanning behavior among college students.
OBJECTIVE: To correlate the prevalence of tanning lamp use, the perceived benefits and risks associated with UV exposure, and knowledge about skin cancer among university students.
DESIGN: A survey was designed and administered to college students seeking "walk-in" care at a university student health center from September 7, 1999, through September 30, 1999.
SETTING: A large midwestern public university student health center.
PARTICIPANTS: Undergraduate and graduate students attending the student health center for any medical condition.
INTERVENTION: None.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Completion of the survey.
RESULTS: Of the surveyed students, 47% had used a tanning lamp during the preceding 12 months. Female students were more common users than male students. Of the students surveyed, 39% reported never having used tanning lamps. More than 90% of users of tanning lamps were aware that premature aging and skin cancer were possible complications of tanning lamp use.
CONCLUSIONS: Despite adequate knowledge of the adverse effects of UV exposure, university students freely and frequently use tanning lamps, primarily for desired cosmetic appearance. To alter this risky behavior will require a fundamental change in the societal belief that tans are attractive and healthy.
OBJECTIVE: To correlate the prevalence of tanning lamp use, the perceived benefits and risks associated with UV exposure, and knowledge about skin cancer among university students.
DESIGN: A survey was designed and administered to college students seeking "walk-in" care at a university student health center from September 7, 1999, through September 30, 1999.
SETTING: A large midwestern public university student health center.
PARTICIPANTS: Undergraduate and graduate students attending the student health center for any medical condition.
INTERVENTION: None.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Completion of the survey.
RESULTS: Of the surveyed students, 47% had used a tanning lamp during the preceding 12 months. Female students were more common users than male students. Of the students surveyed, 39% reported never having used tanning lamps. More than 90% of users of tanning lamps were aware that premature aging and skin cancer were possible complications of tanning lamp use.
CONCLUSIONS: Despite adequate knowledge of the adverse effects of UV exposure, university students freely and frequently use tanning lamps, primarily for desired cosmetic appearance. To alter this risky behavior will require a fundamental change in the societal belief that tans are attractive and healthy.