Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 8, 2026
06:31
Precision Implementation of Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing to Assess Individual Variation in Human Inflammatory Response
Published on: October 3, 2019
9.1K
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Iranian Patients on Sunscreen Application
Taraneh Yazdanparast1, Mansour Nassiri Kashani1, Sina Babakhani1
1Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|December 11, 2025
Summary
Despite understanding sunscreen's importance, many lack knowledge on proper application, impacting UV protection. Public health campaigns and education are crucial for reducing skin cancer risk.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is a primary risk factor for skin aging and cancer.
- Sunscreens are vital for photoprotection, but their effectiveness is limited by user knowledge and application practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess public knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sunscreen use.
- To identify factors associated with appropriate photoprotection behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 292 participants in Tehran, Iran.
- Questionnaires assessed knowledge and attitudes based on American Academy of Dermatology guidelines.
- Statistical analysis explored correlations between demographics, attitudes, and knowledge.
Main Results:
- A majority recognized the importance of daily sunscreen, yet significant knowledge gaps existed regarding SPF, application timing, and reapplication intervals.
- Cost influenced sunscreen attitudes, with a substantial percentage willing to use it more if free.
- Dermatologists were the primary source of sunscreen information (47.3%).
- Age, gender, and education level significantly correlated with sunscreen knowledge (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Gaps in sunscreen knowledge can lead to inadequate UV protection, despite general awareness of its importance.
- Improving sunscreen adherence through public health initiatives and professional education is essential for mitigating skin cancer risks.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Standard Precaution
2.7K
Standard precautions are the minimum infection control safeguards used while caring for all patients, irrespective of their disease condition. They help prevent the spread of common infectious microorganisms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors in all healthcare settings.
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
2.7K
01:23Role of Skin in Vitamin D Synthesis
7.5K
The skin plays a crucial role in the synthesis of vitamin D, a vital nutrient for various physiological processes in the body. Vitamin D is unique because it can be synthesized in the skin through a series of chemical reactions triggered by exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight.
The solar UV B rays (290-315 nm) are absorbed by the skin, and 7-dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D3) photolyzes it to previtamin D3, which undergoes a rapid transformation to vitamin...
The solar UV B rays (290-315 nm) are absorbed by the skin, and 7-dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D3) photolyzes it to previtamin D3, which undergoes a rapid transformation to vitamin...
7.5K
01:23Hand hygiene
5.4K
Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms.
Hand washing...
Hand washing...
5.4K
01:30Skin Cancer
5.7K
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
5.7K
01:14Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives
3.2K
The first thing a clinician sees is the skin, so the examination of the skin should be part of any thorough physical examination. Most skin disorders are relatively benign, but a few, including melanomas, can be fatal if untreated. A couple of the more noticeable disorders, albinism and vitiligo, affect the appearance of the skin and its accessory organs.
Albinism
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes. The defect is primarily...
Albinism
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes. The defect is primarily...
3.2K
01:27Nursing Ethical Principles II
2.0K
Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity, shape the ethical framework within healthcare settings.
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
2.0K