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OBJECTIVE: To examine the frequency with which sun protection is used by parents for their children. DESIGN AND SETTING: Descriptive survey conducted at a university medical clinic in Florida. PARTICIPANTS: Parents of children aged 1 to 16 years were approached in the waiting area, and 77 of 100 were successfully interviewed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Parents' self-reported use of sun protection measures for their children and their attitudes and beliefs about sun protection. RESULTS: Fewer than half of respondents (43%) reported regularly using sun protection for their child. Regular use of sun protection was reported more frequently by female caretakers and those with more favorable attitudes regarding sun protection use. Sunscreen was the most frequently used measure, and preventing sunburn was the primary reason for using sun protection. Respondents held several unfavorable sun protection attitudes, including the belief that sun exposure was healthy, that children looked better with a tan, and that it was okay to stay out in the sun longer if the child wore sunscreen. CONCLUSIONS: Regular use of sun protection for children is infrequent and consists primarily of applying sunscreen rather than methods that reduce sun exposure. Parents primarily use sunscreen to prevent sunburn and may increase their children's overall sun exposure as a result.
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Pais , Prevenção Primária/métodos , Queimadura Solar/prevenção & controle , Luz Solar/efeitos adversos , Protetores Solares/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Coleta de Dados , Feminino , Florida , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Probabilidade , Estudos de Amostragem , Fatores Sexuais , Neoplasias Cutâneas/prevenção & controle , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mandatory continuing education for domestic violence. METHOD: This study surveyed health care professionals attending the 1993 and 1997 National Perinatal Association Conference in Florida to determine change their awareness and identification of pregnant women involved in physically abusive relationships. RESULTS: Even though in 1993 Florida initiated a mandatory 1-hour continuing education credit on domestic violence, the findings report that there were no statistically significant changes for awareness and identification. However, there was a statistically significant increase in the availability of patient education materials within the 4-year period. CONCLUSION: Both the 1993 and 1997 respondents expressed a desire for more professional education related to domestic violence.
