Assessment of attitudes towards sun‐protective behaviour in <scp>A</scp>ustralians: A cross‐sectional study

Garbutcheon‐Singh, K. Benjamin; Dixit, Shreya; Lee, Andrew; Brown, Pam; Smith, Saxon D

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“…In addition, the recently published Community Rolling Action Plan of the European Chemicals Agency included eight of 16 commonly used UVR filters in Europe because of their potential ecotoxicity and adverse impacts on human health. Such concerns are a barrier to sunscreen use, along with a public desire to use more natural and environmentally friendly products …”

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“…Such concerns are a barrier to sunscreen use, along with a public desire to use more natural and environmentally friendly products. 35,36 Microorganisms, plants and animals possess complex defence strategies to mitigate UVR-induced damage. These include DNA repair and antioxidant mechanisms that act through nonenzymatic direct quenching mechanisms, or through the production of enzymatic antioxidants that are synthesized via the cytoprotective Nrf2 pathway.…”

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Molecular photoprotection of human keratinocytes in vitro by the naturally occurring mycosporine-like amino acid palythine

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SummaryBackgroundSolar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) induces molecular and genetic changes in the skin, which result in skin cancer, photoageing and photosensitivity disorders. The use of sunscreens is advocated to prevent such photodamage; however, most formulations contain organic and inorganic UVR filters that are nonbiodegradable and can damage fragile marine ecosystems. Mycosporine‐like amino acids (MAAs) are natural UVR‐absorbing compounds that have evolved in marine species for protection against chronic UVR exposure in shallow‐water habitats.ObjectivesTo determine if palythine, a photostable model MAA, could offer protection against a range of UVR‐induced damage biomarkers that are important in skin cancer and photoageing.MethodsHaCaT human keratinocytes were used to assess the photoprotective potential of palythine using a number of end points including cell viability, DNA damage (nonspecific, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers and oxidatively generated damage), gene expression changes (linked to inflammation, photoageing and oxidative stress) and oxidative stress. The antioxidant mechanism was investigated using chemical quenching and Nrf2 pathway activation assays.ResultsPalythine offered statistically significant protection (P < 0·005) against all end points tested even at extremely low concentrations (0·3% w/v). Additionally, palythine was found to be a potent antioxidant, reducing oxidatively generated stress, even when added after exposure.ConclusionsPalythine is an extremely effective multifunctional photoprotective molecule in vitro that has potential to be developed as a natural and biocompatible alternative to currently approved UVR filters.

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“…In a similar question from a 2015 American publication, 22 53.5% of respondents answered correctly, whereas in the survey from Australia conducted in 2017, 52% did. 26 SPF is the ratio between the amount of solar energy (UV radiation) needed to cause sunburn on the skin using sunscreen and the amount of energy needed to cause sunburn on unprotected skin. There is a misconception that SPF relates to time spent in the sun.…”

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Evaluation of social knowledge on photoprotection and its relationship with education and age in a Polish seaside town during summer holidays

Woźna,

Stępka,

Bałoniak

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Photoderm Photoimm Photomed

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ObjectiveThis survey aimed to evaluate knowledge of photoprotection among individuals from a random group in a resort town in Poland, Kołobrzeg, and explore the correlation between their knowledge and demographics like age, gender, education, and residence.MethodsAn anonymous survey was conducted among a diverse group. This population comprised individuals from various backgrounds: health spa patients undergoing treatments, therapies and medical appointments, guests visiting the resort for leisure, passersby, and staff working at the spa and recreational facilities. The survey was designed by authors, encompassed 16 questions about knowledge on photoprotection, sunscreen use and related topics, and gathered demographic data. Responses from 142 individuals were statistically analyzed using PQStat Software.ResultsOnly 7.7% use sunscreen all year‐round. The majority apply sun protection factor (SPF) creams on sunny days or with prolonged sun exposure. Over half of the respondents (53.5%) are aware when to apply sunscreen but 43% reapply it less than every 4 h. 25.4% do not reapply at all. 38.7% think protection provided by higher SPF means longer sun exposure time. Over 50% believe SPF 30 offers double the protection of SPF 15. Almost half (46.8%) use extra sun protection, like sunglasses or hats. Significant correlations exist between education/age and certain survey responses.ConclusionsThe findings emphasize the urgency to improve photoprotection knowledge in the Polish population, particularly regarding the year‐round harmful solar effects and the correct use of sun protection products.

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“…Kesitsel tipteki çalışmanın evrenini Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi'nde çalışan 1437 akademik personel oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada kullanılacak anket formu konuya ilişkin literatürlerin değerlendirilmesi ile hazırlandı (2,3,6,7). Araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen anket formunda katılımcıların sosyo-demografik özelliklerinin yanı sıra; güneş yanığı ve deri kanseri öyküsünü, güneşten korunmaya yönelik tutum ve davranışlarını, güneşten koruyucu krem kullanma alışkanlıklarını, güneş koruyucu kremler ile ultraviyole (UV) hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla hazırlanmış sorular yer almıştır.…”

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Assessment of the Academic Staff’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Habits Related to Sun Protection and Sunscreen Use

Alataş¹,

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Doğan³

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Son yıllarda bilinçsiz güneşlenmedeki artış ile birlikte kutanöz melanoma, deri kanserleri ve fotosensitif deri hastalıkları riski artmaktadır. Çalışmamızın amacı, akademik personelin güneşten korunma ile ilgili bilgi, tutum ve alışkanlıklarını araştırmaktır. Yöntemler: Dört yüz otuz sekiz akademik personelin katıldığı, kesitsel tipte bir çalışma yapıldı (yanıtlanma oranı %30,4). Akademik personelin 26 sorudan oluşan anketi doldurmaları istendi. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 196 (%44,7) kadın, 242 (%55,3) erkek katıldı. Akademik personel tarafından uygulanan güneşten korunma yöntemleri arasında; güneşten koruyucu krem uygulamak, güneş gözlüğü kullanmak ve güneş ışığından kaçınmak ilk üç yöntem olarak sıralanmıştır. Akademik personelin güneş kremi, güneşten koruma faktörü (SPF), ultraviyole A (UVA) ve ultraviyole B (UVB) bilgi seviyeleri değerlendirildiğinde; katılımcıların %11,2'sinin SPF 30 tanımını bildiği saptanmıştır. UVA ve UVB ile ilgili soruda %27,9'u doğru cevabı vermiştir. Sonuç: Akademik personel tarafından kullanılan güneşten korunma yöntemleri arasında, güneşten koruyucu krem kullanılması ilk sırada yer almaktadır. Bununla birlikte, bu koruma yönteminin bilinçli ve düzenli yapılmadığı belirlenmiştir. Akademik personelin güneşten koruyucu krem, SPF, UVB ve UVA ile ilgili yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.

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Assessment of attitudes towards sun‐protective behaviour in Australians: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract: This study highlights a number of significant deficiencies that future sun-protection programmes could target in order to improve the general public's knowledge and attitudes towards sun protection. There is also a need for this to be translated into the public's sun-protection behaviour.

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Molecular photoprotection of human keratinocytes in vitro by the naturally occurring mycosporine-like amino acid palythine

Molecular photoprotection of human keratinocytes in vitro by the naturally occurring mycosporine-like amino acid palythine

Evaluation of social knowledge on photoprotection and its relationship with education and age in a Polish seaside town during summer holidays

Assessment of the Academic Staff’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Habits Related to Sun Protection and Sunscreen Use

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