Title |
Patterns of sunscreen use on the face and other exposed skin among US adults
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Published in |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2015
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DOI | 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.02.1112 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Dawn M. Holman, Zahava Berkowitz, Gery P. Guy, Nikki A. Hawkins, Mona Saraiya, Meg Watson |
Abstract |
Sunscreen is a common form of sun protection, but little is known about patterns of use. We sought to assess patterns of sunscreen use on the face and other exposed skin among US adults. Using cross-sectional data from the 2013 Summer ConsumerStyles survey (N = 4033), we calculated descriptive statistics and adjusted risk ratios to identify characteristics associated with regular sunscreen use (always/most of the time when outside on a warm sunny day for ≥1 hour). Few adults regularly used sunscreen on the face (men: 18.1%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 15.8-20.6; women: 42.6%, 95% CI 39.5-46.7), other exposed skin (men: 19.9%, 95% CI 17.5-22.6; women: 34.4%, 95% CI 31.5-37.5), or both the face and other exposed skin (men: 14.3%, 95% CI 12.3-16.6; women: 29.9%, 95% CI 27.2-32.8). Regular use was associated with sun-sensitive skin, an annual household income ≥$60,000, and meeting aerobic activity guidelines (Ps < .05). Nearly 40% of users were unsure if their sunscreen provided broad-spectrum protection. Reliance on self-report and lack of information on sunscreen reapplication or other sun-safety practices are limitations. Sunscreen use is low, especially among certain demographic groups. These findings can inform sun-safety interventions and the interpretation of surveillance data on sunscreen use. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 33 | 46% |
Canada | 5 | 7% |
United Kingdom | 4 | 6% |
Mexico | 2 | 3% |
France | 1 | 1% |
Lebanon | 1 | 1% |
Colombia | 1 | 1% |
Zimbabwe | 1 | 1% |
Italy | 1 | 1% |
Other | 2 | 3% |
Unknown | 21 | 29% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 55 | 76% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 13 | 18% |
Scientists | 4 | 6% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 116 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Bachelor | 28 | 24% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 9% |
Student > Master | 10 | 9% |
Other | 9 | 8% |
Other | 19 | 16% |
Unknown | 29 | 25% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 38 | 32% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 8 | 7% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 4% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 4% |
Environmental Science | 5 | 4% |
Other | 22 | 19% |
Unknown | 34 | 29% |