Sun exposure behaviors and knowledge among Chileans

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dc.contributor.authorMolgo, M
dc.contributor.authorCastillo, C
dc.contributor.authorValdes, R
dc.contributor.authorRomero, W
dc.contributor.authorJeanneret, V
dc.contributor.authorCevo, T
dc.contributor.authorTorres, C
dc.contributor.authorSilva, P
dc.contributor.authorFlores, L
dc.contributor.authorRiquelme, A
dc.contributor.authorAyala, MF
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez, F
dc.contributor.authorHasbun, MT
dc.contributor.authorBaladron, MJ
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T12:08:56Z
dc.date.available2024-01-10T12:08:56Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractBackground: Ultraviolet light exposure has a pathogenic effect on the development of skin cancer whose prevalence increases worldwide. In Chile and the rest of the world, preventive educational campaigns are carried out to change high risk sun exposure behaviors. Aim To study the behavior of the Chilean population towards skin cancer prevention and to identify erroneous preventive practices and concepts. Material and methods: A survey containing 17 questions about sun exposure behaviors, photoprotective measures and knowledge about ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer was used. It was applied during January and February 2004, to 1,143 subjects (mean age 30 years, 409 males), taking vacations in beach resorts in Chile. Results: The hours of higher sun, exposure ranged from 12 AM to 4 PM. Thirty seven percent of subjects were exposed more than 2 hours during this high risk lapse. Women and subjects aged less than 25 years were Those with the riskiest behaviors. Fifty four percent used some type of photoprotection and 50% used ocular protection. Seventy percent used creams with sun screen and 74% used a sun protection factor higher than 15. Seventy percent applied The sun screen as recommended. Thirty eight percent had at least one sun burn in the last two years. More than 90% of subjects were aware of the relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer but 60% did not know the hours of higher ultraviolet radiation. The information about sun exposure was obtained from television in 57% of surveyed individuals. Conclusions: More educational campaigns about the risk of sun exposure are needed to reduce risky behaviors in the Chilean population.
dc.fechaingreso.objetodigital2024-07-09
dc.format.extent5 páginas
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.4067/S0034-98872005000600007
dc.identifier.eissn0717-6163
dc.identifier.issn0034-9887
dc.identifier.pubmedidMEDLINE:16075130
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/76443
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000230913800007
dc.information.autorucMedicina;Molgo M;S/I;100088
dc.issue.numero6
dc.language.isoes
dc.nota.accesoContenido completo
dc.pagina.final666
dc.pagina.inicio662
dc.publisherSOC MEDICA SANTIAGO
dc.revistaREVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.subjectskin neoplasms
dc.subjectsunburn
dc.subjectsunscreening agents
dc.subjectMELANOMA
dc.subjectRISK
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleSun exposure behaviors and knowledge among Chileans
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen133
sipa.codpersvinculados100088
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.indexScopus
sipa.trazabilidadCarga SIPA;09-01-2024
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