| Autor: |
Divina Justina Hasbani, Nohra Ghaoui, Firas Haddad, William Abou Shahla, Serena Saade, Tarek Bandali, Zahraa Menhem, Dana Saade |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
JEADV Clinical Practice, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 565-574 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2768-6566 |
| DOI: |
10.1002/jvc2.363 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Despite extensive research on sun protection, there remains a gap in certain populations like Lebanon. It is essential to assess how Lebanese adults handle sun exposure and its risks. Objectives To examine the knowledge and habits of sun protection use among adults in Lebanon and explore the possible association between a history of skin cancer or photo‐related disorder and sun protection behaviours. Methods We conducted a single‐centre cross‐sectional study on 1001 patients presenting to the American University of Beirut Medical Center dermatology clinics from August 2020 till April 2023. Participants were between 18 and 80 years of age and recruited by convenience sampling. Those younger than 18 years old or not proficient in English or Arabic were excluded. Results Among 1001 adults (mean age, 36.06 years [SD, 14.72]; 708 [71.08%] female), 512 (52.78%) use sunscreen, 449 (46.29%) do not and 9 (0.93%) do not know. Respondents with a history of a photo‐related condition (melasma, lentigos/freckles and rosacea) were significantly more likely to be sunscreen users (p |
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