ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology2012
Compliance with sunscreen advice in a survey of adults engaged in outdoor winter recreation at high-elevation ski areas.
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- Behavioral epidemiology: Vaccine hesitancy, sunscreen hesitancy, and smoking cessation.JAAD international · 2020Article
- Patterns of sun safety behaviors in parents: Associations with physical activity, sedentary behavior, and access to neighborhood physical activity resources.Preventive medicine · 2020Article
- Skin Cancer Prevalence in Outdoor Workers of Ski Resorts.Journal of skin cancer · 2020Article
- Melasma in Men: A Review of Clinical, Etiological, and Management Issues.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2018Review
- Prevalence of Sun Protection at Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Venues at Resorts in North America.American journal of health education · 2017Article
- Sex differences and risk behaviors among indoor tanners.Preventive medicine reports · 2016Article
- Sun Safety at Work Canada: a multiple case-study protocol to develop sun safety and heat protection programs and policies for outdoor workers.Implementation science : IS · 2015Article
- Use patterns of leave-on personal care products among Swiss-German children, adolescents, and adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2013Article
- Ultraviolet radiation and the athlete: risk, sun safety, and barriers to implementation of protective strategies.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2013Review
- Sunscreening agents: a review.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2013Article
- Expanding occupational sun safety to an outdoor recreation industry: a translational study of the Go Sun Smart program.Translational behavioral medicine · 2012Article
- Protective mechanisms of green tea polyphenols in skin.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2012Review
- Translating Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Sports-Related Concussion Into Practice.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
- Variation of UVB, UVA, and blue-violet visible light transmittance in sun-protective shirts from the Brazilian market, after 50 washing cycles.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaArticle
- Adoption of sun safe workplace practices by local governments.Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMPArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAdults are advised to wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, apply it up to 30 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply it after 2 hours to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight for the prevention of skin cancer.
objectiveThis study investigated the extent to which adults comply with sunscreen advice.
methodsA survey was conducted with 4837 adult skiers and snowboarders at 28 high-altitude ski areas in western North America in January through April 2001 through 2002. Respondents self-reported use of sunscreen, its SPF, time of first application, and reapplication.
resultsOnly 4.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] = ±0.6) of adults were in full compliance with all sunscreen advice. Half (49.8% [95% CI = ±1.4]) complied with SPF 15 or higher advice. Of those wearing sunscreen, 73.2% (95% CI = ±1.8) applied the sunscreen 30 minutes before beginning skiing/snowboarding, but only 20.4% (95% CI = ±2.0) complied with advice to reapply it after 2 hours. Total compliance was lowest during inclement weather, on low-ultraviolet days, by men, and among respondents who believed skin cancer was unimportant and with low sun-sensitive skin. It was positively associated with wearing lip balm and hats with a brim. LIMITATIONS: The sample was predominantly male and of high socioeconomic status; the results apply most to winter recreation when ultraviolet radiation levels are low, and sunscreen use was assessed by self-report.
conclusionAlthough the recommendation to use SPF 15 or higher sunscreen has reached many adults, the reapplication advice is heeded by few adults and needs to be highlighted in future sun safety promotions.
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