Patterns in sun exposure and sunscreen use among Puertorrican adolescents
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
; 85(1/3): 21-23, Jan.-Mar. 1993.
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ABSTRACT
A survey of 245 adolescents visiting different San Juan area beaches was conducted to determine the frequency with which they used sunscreens lotions. Seventy-two percent of the teenager in the survey stated that they spent most weekends in the sun; however, only 68 always used sunscreen, while 31 never did. Prevalence factors found to be associated with the sunscreen use included male sex (odd ratio = 1.01 P < 0.01), having a friend who routinely used the lotion (odds ratio = 0.06, P < 0.05), and having parents who strongly recommend the sunscreen use, (odds ratio = o.g, P > 0.05). This survey substantiates poor compliance with sunscreen lotion use by teenagers despite increasing evidence of the dangers of sun exposure
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Sunlight
/
Sunscreening Agents
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
/
Male
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe
/
Puerto rico
Language:
En
Journal:
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
1993
Type:
Article