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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
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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.

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  • 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.