Healthcare students' attitudes to sunbathing

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Nursing Education
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Sun exposure poses significant health risks, including skin cancer.
• Effective patient education is crucial for promoting sun safety behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nurses' preparedness to educate patients on sun protection.
• To identify barriers in nurses' attitudes and behaviors affecting patient education.

Main Methods:

• Survey of nurses regarding their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sun safety.
• Analysis of educational preparation and confidence in patient counseling.

Main Results:

• Nurses' education and personal behaviors suggest insufficient preparedness for patient counseling on sun safety.
• Identified gaps in nurses' confidence and skills in promoting behavior change.

Conclusions:

• There is a need to enhance nursing education and training in sun safety and patient communication.
• Improving nurses' own sun-safe practices may positively influence their patient education effectiveness.