Knowledge, Perceptions and Photoprotective Behaviors Against the Damaging Effects of Direct, Indirect, and Blue Light: There Are No "Cheat Days".
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
; 15(8): E61-E66, 2022 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2010939
ABSTRACT
Objective:
We sought to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic on sun-seeking and sun-safe behaviors.Methods:
We conducted an online, cross-sectional, population-based survey.Results:
In total, 1,001 respondents participated in the survey and reported being exposed to 12 or more hours of sunlight (i.e., direct and indirect ultraviolet light, and blue light) each day. Participants self-reported a net increase in all types of light exposure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to blue light (+38%). Notably, while the effects of direct sunlight were well known among survey respondents, they were less aware of the potential damaging impact of indirect sunlight and blue light.Limitations:
As the survey was only conducted among residents of the United States, results might not be generalizable to all geographical regions.Conclusion:
Social outreach strategies are required to improve sun-safe behaviors. Future behavioral interventions should encourage the implementation of broad-spectrum sun protection.
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Language:
English
Journal:
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
Year:
2022
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Article
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