ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2015
Public (Skin) Health perspectives of gender differences in tanning habits and sun protective behaviour: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey.
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- Combining a UV photo intervention with self-affirmation or self-compassion exercises: implications for skin protection.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2020Trial
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- [Use of sunglasses in everyday life, at work, and during outdoor sports: current results from nationwide surveys].Die Ophthalmologie · 2024Review
- Motivations and Barriers to Participation in a Randomized Trial on Melanoma Genomic Risk: A Mixed-Methods Analysis.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- An Exploration of the Use and Impact of Preventive Measures on Skin Cancer.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Who Are the Nonusers of Sunscreen, and What Are Their Reasons? Development of a New Item Set.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2021Article
- [The use of sunglasses during leisure time and work : Lack of prevention of sun-induced eye damage].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2019Article
- UV-Radiation: From Physics to Impacts.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2017Article
- Occupational risk factors for skin cancer and the availability of sun protection measures at German outdoor workplaces.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2016Article
- Sunbed Use Prevalence and Associated Skin Health Habits: Results of a Representative, Population-Based Survey among Austrian Residents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2016Article
- Sun Exposure Prevalence and Associated Skin Health Habits: Results from the Austrian Population-Based UVSkinRisk Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2016Article
- Perceived Relevance of Educative Information on Public (Skin) Health: Results of a Representative, Population-Based Telephone Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2015Article
- [Researcher of the month].Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundLife-style-associated exposure to sunlight is a contributory factor for acute and chronic skin damage including malign melanoma. The aim of the present study was to investigate the current gender-specific attitudes and motives regarding sun tanning and sunlight protective behaviour among Austrian residents.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, a convenient sample of 563 Austrian inhabitants participated in a self-reported questionnaire-based outdoor survey. We subjected the data obtained to statistical analysis to get insight into socio-demographic and sun risk behaviour-related inter-group differences (smoking habits as well as gender).
resultsThe survey revealed significant gender differences in respect to sun protective behaviour and knowledge on adverse health effects of ultraviolet light exposure. Female participants achieved a higher knowledge score, showed higher risk awareness, and performed more sun protection (all p < 0.0001). Male participants were more likely to underestimate the dangers of unprotected sun exposure, consistently resulting in a higher frequency of reported sunburns in men (p = 0.005). Although smoking habits were gender-independent, smokers compared with non-smokers sun bathed more frequently with less sun protection (all p < 0.0001), and were less sportive (p = 0.035).
conclusionsThe study provides empirical data contributing to the development of novel approaches for target group and gender-specific Public (Skin) Health education programs and information materials. Revised strategies for improved skin health promotion and skin cancer prevention should focus on the benefits of sun light avoidance regarding long-term deterioration of physical appearance and attractiveness.
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