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Health Promotion for Sun Protection: A Community Approach in a Mountain Setting
Alessandra Buja1, Sandro Cinquetti2, Marco Coller1
1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Laboratory of Health Care Services and Health Promotion Evaluation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
High Altitude Medicine & Biology
|June 24, 2026
Summary
A community health campaign in mountain regions successfully improved sun protection behaviors, particularly sunscreen use. Further initiatives are needed to enhance adherence to melanoma prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dermatology
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Alpine regions face high cutaneous melanoma rates due to increased UV radiation.
- The "Montagna SÌ, Melanoma NO" campaign launched in 2022 to promote sun safety in these areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a sun protection intervention 3 years post-launch.
- Assess improvements in sun safety practices among residents in a mountain setting.
Main Methods:
- A before-and-after study surveyed 229 residents in 2022 and 115 in 2025.
- Standardized questionnaires collected data on sun exposure, protective measures, and campaign awareness.
Main Results:
- 43% of respondents were aware of the campaign in 2025.
- Significant increase in sunscreen use during outdoor activities and skiing.
- No significant improvement in the use of caps or sunglasses.
Conclusions:
- The community-engaged campaign effectively improved sun-protective behaviors.
- Tailored health promotion strategies are valuable for melanoma prevention.
- Additional efforts are required to address remaining gaps in prevention adherence.
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