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Determination of sunscreen and cosmetic product use awareness in adolescents.

Determination of sunscreen and cosmetic product use awareness in adolescents.

Authors :
Sarac, Gulbahar
Tetik, Burcu Kayhan
Sener, Serpil
Mantar, Irem
Kapicioglu, Yelda
Source :
Annals of Medical of Research; 2019, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p236-239, 4p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Aim: Using an appropriate sunscreen is very important because the role of sun rays in development of skin cancer is well known. Besides, the recent increase in the use of cosmetics among adolescents is noteworthy. In this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of using cosmetics and the level of awareness of harmful effects of the sun, in adolescents. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a questionnaire consisted of 25 questions was applied, on voluntary basis, in middle schools. Results: A total of 607 students participated in the study; 434 participants were female students (71.5%), 173 were male students (28.5%) and the average age was 17 years. The question "Do you think it is necessary to protect from the sun?" is answered as "yes" by 361 of the female students (81.1%) and 109 of the male students (62.3%). The question "Do you use sunscreen?" is answered as "Yes" by 33.3% of all participants. Conclusion: In our study, we found that adolescents had a good understanding of the harmful effects of sun, but in contrast to this, we found that the use of sunscreen products was at very low levels. We think that education and methods for building awareness in this regard will be effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26367688
Volume :
26
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Medical of Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134650153
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5455/annalsmedres.2018.11.248