Knowledge, attitude, practice and perception towards effects of sun exposure and sunscreen use among medical and non‐medical university students: A cross‐sectional, comparative study from eastern India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Komal Agarwal ◽  
Shyamanta Barua ◽  
Indrashis Podder
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sunscreen Use ◽  
Medical University

scholarly journals Exploring Health Literacy in Medical University Students of Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. e0152547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Ping Hu ◽  
Wenjie Huang ◽  
Lu Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical University

scholarly journals Assessing the Quality of Life in Medical Students in Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raana Jafarizadeh ◽  
Somayeh Zeynizadeh-Jeddi ◽  
Akbar Pirzadeh ◽  
Mahzad Yousefian ◽  
Firouz Amani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Quality of life (QOL) is an important index in society that need for evaluation in all age groups people especially in medical university students as a people that their physical and mental health is related with community health. This study aims to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that has been conducted on 200 students who selected by random sampling method from Ardabil medical university students. The QOL was measured by WHOQOL-BREF which its validity and Reliability were investigated and approved. This questionnaire include 26 questions in four dimensions (physical, mental, social and environmental health). Collected data we analyzed by statistical test such as t-test for compare the mean of QOL score among demographic data. Results: Of all students, 57% were male and 91.5% were single. Of all students, 56% had desired quality of life. The relationships between QOL and variables such as gender, educational level, marital status and age of students wasn’t significant. The mean difference of four dimension scores among two sexes was statistically significant. The mean of Physical health dimension score was 11.6±2.1, Psychological was 12.3±2.4, Social relationships was 13.1±3.4 and environment was 12.7±3.2. The mean of total score of QOL in all students was 12.4±2.3. Conclusion: Results showed that the QOL of all students were in high level and in four dimension of QOL the female students had significant higher score than male students.

scholarly journals Sunscreen Use among a Population of Saudi University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed I. AlJasser ◽  
Abdullah Aljumah ◽  
Mohannad Alzaydi ◽  
Abdullah Alassaf ◽  
Suliman Alassafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sunscreen Use

Introduction. Sunscreen is an important method of sun protection. Many studies were conducted worldwide on the use of sunscreen but only few done in Saudi Arabia. The aim of our study is to assess the prevalence, practices, and factors associated with sunscreen use among Saudi university students. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire on the use of sunscreen was created in English. Quota sampling technique was used since the sample was divided according to gender and college year. Results. A total of 1,011 students were enrolled. Approximately half were males (n = 510). Half of the students used sunscreen (n = 515, 51%). Female gender, high family income, previous history of sunburn, tanning bed use, and use of other sun protection methods were factors independently associated with sunscreen use. The main reasons for using sunscreen were prevention of sunburns, dark spots, skin cancer, and overall skin darkening. Eighty percent of participants used other methods of sun protection. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) > 30 was used in 59% of students. However, the majority did not know if the sunscreen they use provided broad-spectrum coverage or not. Only 35% of students apply sunscreen in both sunny and cloudy days. Most students apply sunscreen less than 10 minutes before going out and do not repeat the application throughout the day. More than 90% of students seem to apply insufficient amount of sunscreen. Conclusion. Almost half of the population in the study use sunscreen. We have identified several areas of improper use of sunscreen. Increasing the awareness of effective sunscreen use in our community might be needed.

scholarly journals Barriers to research activities as perceived by medical university students: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Safari-Moradabadi ◽  
Sakineh Dadipoor ◽  
Ali Ramezankhani ◽  
Teamur Aghamolaei
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Medical University

scholarly journals Modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among medical and non-medical University students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suddeys Abdulbasat ◽  
Method Kazaura
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background: Currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the global health problems accounting for more than 70% of deaths. Yet, healthcare, workers, university and college students who are key educators to the public are at high risk of NCDs. The objective of this study was to assess modifiable risk factors for NCDs among medical and non-medical university students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: A cross-sectional study included respondents from six universities; split equally between medical and non-medical programmes. From universities with medical programmes, we randomly selected students in clinical track. We administered a modified WHO STEP-1 questionnaire to collect data on modifiable risk factors of NCDs.Results: A total of 574 students participated in the study. Of these, 315 (54.9%) undergraduates were in medical programmes. Few, 7 (3.1%), of the non-medical undergraduates and 14 (4.7%) of the non-medical undergraduates had none of the NCDs risk factors. The proportion of harmful alcohol consumption among medical and non-medical university students was 15 (4.8%) and 6 (2.3%) respectively. Students reporting sedentary lifestyle was significantly (p < 0.01) higher among non-medical undergraduates, 97 (37.5%), as compared to 82 (31.2%) students in non-medical universities. Undergraduates in non-medical programmes have 10% significantly increased prevalence ratio of high modifiable risk as compared to medical university students, (aPR=1.1, 95%CI: 1.0–1.2) independent of age and sex.Conclusion: Tobacco and armful alcohol consumption among students in medical and non-medical universities is low. Reported physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are high. We suggest broader communication strategies targeting university students in medical and non-medical programmes on dangers of NCDs and awareness of their modifiable risk factors.

scholarly journals Knowledge and habits of sun exposure in university students: a cross-sectional study in Southern Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-181
Author(s):  
Lia Natália Diehl Dallazem ◽  
Ana Maria Benvegnú ◽  
Juliana Mazzoleni Stramari ◽  
André Avelino Costa Beber ◽  
Raissa Massaia Londero Chemello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals A sun safety pilot program utilizing a tanning myths-focused video contest for Utah adolescents: A cross-sectional analysis (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Truong ◽  
Brayden Forbes ◽  
Mingyuan Zhang ◽  
Molly McFadden ◽  
Stephanie Klein
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
White Students ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sun Safety ◽  
Sunscreen Use ◽  
Exposure History

BACKGROUND Adolescents are susceptible to excessive ultraviolet exposure due to intentional tanning, outdoor lifestyles and poor sunscreen adherence. As skin cancer incidence continues to rise in the United States, effective and focused interventions are needed to encourage photoprotective behaviors. OBJECTIVE This study seeks to determine poor photoprotective behavior risk factors in adolescents residing in Utah and whether video contest participants have increased sun protective knowledge and intentions. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed Utah high school students (n=20) who participated in a tanning myths-themed public service announcement video contest. A control cohort of students who did not participate in the video contest were also surveyed (n=89). Demographics, sun exposure history, intentions to tan, and intentions to use sunscreen were documented. Knowledge of tanning myths was assessed with a seven-question sun safety quiz. RESULTS Survey response rate was 93%. 66.1% reported at least one sunburn and 47.7% reported intentional tanning within the past two years. Higher tanning intentions were associated with personal (p<0.001), family (p=0.001), and peer (p<0.001) history of tanning. Video contest participants had higher sun safety quiz scores (p<0.001) and higher sunscreen use intentions (p=0.011), but did not have decreased tanning intentions (p=0.47) compared to non-video contest participants. Hispanic and African-American students were less likely to participate in the video contest (p<0.001 and p=0.04, respectively). Comparing white and non-white students, there were no differences in sun exposure history, but non-white students had lower sun safety knowledge (p=0.01) and lower sunscreen use intention (p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS Sun safety educational disparities exist, and targeted efforts are needed to encourage photoprotective behaviors in high risk populations. Our findings suggest that video contest participation may encourage sunscreen use and sun protection awareness.

scholarly journals UV-Induced Skin Cancer Knowledge, Sun Exposure, and Tanning Behavior among University Students: Investigation of an Opportunity Sample of German University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Marc Rocholl ◽  
Julia Hannappel ◽  
Michaela Ludewig ◽  
Swen Malte John
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
University Students ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the most important risk factor for developing skin cancer. University students can be considered as a particularly high-risk group for long- and short-term adverse effects of UVR due to intensive solar UVR exposure and high rates of sunburn. While validated questionnaires for assessing solar UVR exposure and sun protection behavior are available in German, a questionnaire for assessing the level of knowledge about this topic is still missing. We conducted a literature search for cross-sectional studies assessing skin cancer and sun protection knowledge among university students in Medline (via PubMed) and analyzed existing questionnaires and topics contained therein. We chose to translate the “Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale” referring to the TRAPD method into the German language and pilot-tested the translation with an opportunity sample of German students. The literature search revealed 36 eligible studies. Four major topics were identified within the studies: knowledge on skin cancer, risk factors, UVR, and sun protection measures. One hundred and seven German university students (86.0% female) with a mean age of 26.25 years (SD ± 4.58; range: 19–46) participated in our pilot study. The internal reliability of the scale was KR-20 = 0.624. We discovered an improvable level of knowledge in terms of skin cancer among the study population. Statistical analyses revealed no significant associations between the level of knowledge and UVR exposure or tanning behavior, respectively. The skin cancer and sun protection knowledge of German university students should be examined thoroughly. While the psychometric properties of the SCSK require further thorough investigation, first empirical experiences indicate the suitability of the tool to assess the level of knowledge regarding skin cancer and sun protection.

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