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Factors Associated with Sunbed use in Women: the E3N-SunExp Study.
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American Journal of Health Behavior . Jan/Feb2018, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p85-98. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objectives: In this study, we attempt to describe the profile of sunbed users among cancer-free French women. Methods: E3N is a prospective cohort including 98,995 French women aged 40-65 years in 1990. In 2008, a specific UV questionnaire was sent to all reported skin cancer cases and 3 controls per case, matched on age, county of birth, and education. We used logistic regression models adjusted for pigmentary traits. Results: Compared with non-users, ever-users of sunbeds were younger (ptrend < .0001), had higher levels of education (ptrend = .0004) and income (ptrend = .002), and were more likely to be divorced/separated (OR = 1.58). They were more likely to be smokers (OR = 1.59) or former smokers (OR = 1.64), had higher alcohol intakes (ptrend = .001), and lower physical activity levels (OR = 0.54), although they had a lower BMI (ptrend = .004) and a thinner body shape (ptrend = .006). Sunbed users were also more likely to report many freckles (ptrend = .01) and sunburns in adulthood (ptrend= .008), to use sunscreen (SPF<8: OR = 2.15), and to renew sunscreen application (sometimes: OR = 1.49). Conclusions: Sunbed use is associated with intentional sun exposure and several unhealthy behaviors. Our findings call for further research towards the development of targeted prevention campaigns to reduce sunbed use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TANNING (Suntan) beds
*WOMEN
*RISK factors of skin cancer
*FRENCH people
*HEALTH behavior
*SUNSCREENS (Cosmetics)
*COHORT analysis
*SKIN cancer prevention
*HEALTH
*ANTHROPOMETRY
*COFFEE
*DIET
*ALCOHOL drinking
*HEALTH status indicators
*HORMONE therapy
*ORAL contraceptives
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*RESEARCH funding
*SKIN tumors
*TEA
*ULTRAVIOLET radiation
*WOMEN'S health
*PHENOTYPES
*LOGISTIC regression analysis
*BODY mass index
*FAMILY history (Medicine)
*PHYSICAL activity
*DATA analysis software
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10873244
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126764892
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.42.1.9