Assessment of sun protection factors in the Irish adult population following the SunSmart Campaign 2023.
Journal
Clinical and experimental dermatology
ISSN: 1365-2230
Titre abrégé: Clin Exp Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7606847
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
22 Oct 2024
22 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
05
01
2024
revised:
07
08
2024
accepted:
19
10
2024
medline:
22
10
2024
pubmed:
22
10
2024
entrez:
22
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
SunSmart is the National Cancer Control Programme's annual skin cancer prevention awareness campaign. This study aimed to assess sun protection attitudes following the 2023 campaign, and compare findings to 2022. An online survey was conducted in September 2023, a repeat of the 2022 survey. Data were collated and analysed in Excel. In 2023, 48% (n=480) adults reported being sunburnt that summer. Younger adults were more likely than older adults to report sunburn (62% v 28% p<0.001). In assessing the "SunSmart 5s": 94% rated sunscreen, 88% rated shade, 84% rated hats, 71% rated long sleeves, and 70% rated sunglasses as important. Older adults were more likely than younger adults to rate each factor as important. A higher proportion reported each factor as important compared to 2022. Awareness of the campaign increased, 32% having heard of SunSmart, compared to 21% in 2022 (p<0.001). Awareness was higher in older adults (39% v 21% p<0.001), and in those who reported no sunburn (34% v 30% p=0.023). Awareness of SunSmart and perceived importance of the sun protection factors have improved since 2022, with perceived importance of the "SunSmart 5s" reasonably high. Reaching younger adults and improving their sun protection behaviours remain areas for progress.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
SunSmart is the National Cancer Control Programme's annual skin cancer prevention awareness campaign.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to assess sun protection attitudes following the 2023 campaign, and compare findings to 2022.
METHODS
METHODS
An online survey was conducted in September 2023, a repeat of the 2022 survey. Data were collated and analysed in Excel.
RESULTS
RESULTS
In 2023, 48% (n=480) adults reported being sunburnt that summer. Younger adults were more likely than older adults to report sunburn (62% v 28% p<0.001). In assessing the "SunSmart 5s": 94% rated sunscreen, 88% rated shade, 84% rated hats, 71% rated long sleeves, and 70% rated sunglasses as important. Older adults were more likely than younger adults to rate each factor as important. A higher proportion reported each factor as important compared to 2022. Awareness of the campaign increased, 32% having heard of SunSmart, compared to 21% in 2022 (p<0.001). Awareness was higher in older adults (39% v 21% p<0.001), and in those who reported no sunburn (34% v 30% p=0.023).
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Awareness of SunSmart and perceived importance of the sun protection factors have improved since 2022, with perceived importance of the "SunSmart 5s" reasonably high. Reaching younger adults and improving their sun protection behaviours remain areas for progress.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39436743
pii: 7831250
doi: 10.1093/ced/llae450
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
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