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Tanning device usage: what are parents thinking?
Kristin H Magee1, Solmaz Poorsattar, Kristy D Seidel
1Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Pediatric Dermatology
|June 5, 2007
Summary
Parental tanning device use, not knowledge, significantly influences adolescent indoor tanning habits. Health providers should discuss risks, and parental consent laws may curb minor usage.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Indoor tanning device usage is common among adolescents.
- Parental influence on adolescent indoor tanning is not well-understood.
- Existing research lacks focus on parental knowledge and practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of parental knowledge of indoor tanning risks on adolescent usage.
- To determine if parental tanning practices influence their children's indoor tanning habits.
- To identify effective interventions for reducing indoor tanning among minors.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted on 364 parents and 695 children across pediatric and dermatology clinics.
- Data collected included parental knowledge of indoor tanning risks and parental tanning history.
- Statistical analysis examined the association between parental factors and adolescent tanning device usage.
Main Results:
- Parental knowledge of indoor tanning risks did not predict adolescent usage.
- Parental history of indoor tanning was significantly associated with increased adolescent usage (p<0.05).
- Children initiated indoor tanning over 4 years earlier than their parents, with limited parental discussion.
Conclusions:
- Parental tanning behavior is a stronger predictor of adolescent indoor tanning than parental knowledge.
- Healthcare providers play a crucial role in initiating conversations about indoor tanning risks with families.
- Legislation requiring parental consent for indoor tanning is recommended to protect minors.
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