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Sun-Safety Understanding Among Canadian Elementary Students: A Survey-Based Cohort Study Across Racial/Ethnic Groups
Aliyah King1, Russell Leong1, Reetesh Bose1,2
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Pediatric Dermatology
|August 13, 2025
Summary
Sun-safety perceptions and behaviors differ among diverse elementary students. Tailored education is needed to address misconceptions about sun protection and skin cancer prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric dermatology
- Public health
- Skin cancer prevention
Background:
- Early promotion of sun-protective behaviors is crucial for skin cancer prevention.
- School-based interventions effectively increase sun-safety knowledge.
- Limited research exists on children's baseline sun-safety perceptions before formal education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess elementary students' baseline sun-safety perceptions before an educational session.
- To identify variations in sun-safety attitudes and behaviors across different racial and ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- Online surveys administered to elementary students prior to sun-safety presentations (May 2023-April 2024).
- Collection of race/ethnicity data for comprehensive subgroup analyses.
- Analysis of student responses regarding sun-safety knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
Main Results:
- Most students held positive attitudes toward photoprotection and negative views on tanning.
- Significant differences observed in sunscreen use, tanning pressure, and tanning rates across racial/ethnic groups.
- Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students faced challenges with regular sunscreen use; Indigenous and Asian students reported higher tanning pressure; Indigenous and White students reported higher sunburn rates.
Conclusions:
- Sun-safety perceptions and behaviors are not uniform across diverse student populations.
- While most students understand basic sun-safety principles, misconceptions regarding sunscreen efficacy and usage persist.
- Future sun-safety education strategies must be culturally tailored to effectively reach diverse student demographics and improve skin cancer prevention outcomes.
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