Knight J Matthew, Kirincich Anna N, Farmer Evan R, Hood Antoinette F
Department of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
Arch Dermatol. 2002 Oct;138(10):1311-5. doi: 10.1001/archderm.138.10.1311.
Awareness of the risks of artificial tanning influences tanning behavior among college students.
To correlate the prevalence of tanning lamp use, the perceived benefits and risks associated with UV exposure, and knowledge about skin cancer among university students.
A survey was designed and administered to college students seeking "walk-in" care at a university student health center from September 7, 1999, through September 30, 1999.
A large midwestern public university student health center.
Undergraduate and graduate students attending the student health center for any medical condition.
None.
Completion of the survey.
Of the surveyed students, 47% had used a tanning lamp during the preceding 12 months. Female students were more common users than male students. Of the students surveyed, 39% reported never having used tanning lamps. More than 90% of users of tanning lamps were aware that premature aging and skin cancer were possible complications of tanning lamp use.
Despite adequate knowledge of the adverse effects of UV exposure, university students freely and frequently use tanning lamps, primarily for desired cosmetic appearance. To alter this risky behavior will require a fundamental change in the societal belief that tans are attractive and healthy.
对人工晒黑风险的认知会影响大学生的晒黑行为。
将大学生使用晒黑灯的情况、紫外线暴露相关的感知益处和风险以及皮肤癌知识进行关联。
设计了一项调查，并于1999年9月7日至1999年9月30日对在大学学生健康中心寻求“即时”护理的大学生进行调查。
中西部一所大型公立大学的学生健康中心。
因任何医疗状况前往学生健康中心就诊的本科生和研究生。
无。
完成调查问卷。
在接受调查的学生中，47%在过去12个月内使用过晒黑灯。女生比男生更常使用晒黑灯。在接受调查的学生中，39%表示从未使用过晒黑灯。超过90%的晒黑灯使用者意识到过早衰老和皮肤癌可能是使用晒黑灯的并发症。
尽管大学生充分了解紫外线暴露的不良影响，但他们仍频繁自由地使用晒黑灯，主要是为了获得理想的外观。要改变这种危险行为，需要从根本上改变社会观念，即晒黑是有吸引力且健康的。
