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1Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|October 16, 2020
Summary
Sun protection awareness is high in the Arabian Peninsula, but actual practices remain insufficient. Key factors influencing protection levels include perceived skin aging risks, age, and awareness of sun exposure dangers.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Public Health
- Epidemiology of Skin Cancer
Background:
- Rising skin cancer incidence linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure.
- Public health campaigns promote sun protection: avoidance, clothing, sunscreen.
- Study focuses on awareness and attitudes towards sun protection in the Arabian Peninsula.
Purpose of the Study:
- Estimate sun protection practice levels among Arabian Peninsula residents.
- Identify factors significantly impacting adoption of sun protection measures.
Main Methods:
- Online questionnaire (35 questions) distributed in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (Jan 2018 - May 2019).
- 830 responses analyzed using SPSS, including chi-squared tests and Spearman's correlation.
- Logistic regression used to model and predict sun protection levels based on demographics, sun sensitivity, lifestyle, and awareness.
Main Results:
- Only 34% use sunscreen; most are female. Top practices: avoiding peak sun, protective clothing, sunglasses.
- Sun protection levels: 22% low, 53% medium, 25% high.
- Awareness gaps exist: 54% believe tans are healthy, 30% know UV index, 20% understand its meaning.
Conclusions:
- Residents show awareness but inadequate sun protection levels.
- Effective strategies needed to increase awareness and use of sun protection.
- Focus on factors like perceived aging, age, and UV index awareness for skin cancer prevention.
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