Dwyer Laura A, Shepperd James A, Stock Michelle L
The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA,
Ann Behav Med. 2015 Oct;49(5):685-95. doi: 10.1007/s12160-015-9703-6.
Showing people a personal ultraviolet (UV) photograph depicting skin damage can be an effective method for changing sun protection cognitions and behaviors.
We examined whether people opt not to see their UV photograph if given a choice. We also examined predictors of avoidance of skin damage feedback.
College students (N = 257) completed questionnaires, viewed example UV photographs, and received the opportunity to see a UV photograph of their face.
Over one-third of participants opted not to see their UV photograph. Greater perceived risk of sun damage and having fewer coping resources corresponded with greater avoidance, particularly among participants who reported infrequent sun protection behavior.
The health benefits of UV photography are realized only if people are willing to view the photograph. Our findings suggest the need for interventions that increase receptivity to viewing one's UV photograph.
向人们展示一张描绘皮肤损伤的个人紫外线（UV）照片可能是改变防晒认知和行为的有效方法。
我们研究了如果有选择，人们是否会选择不看自己的紫外线照片。我们还研究了避免皮肤损伤反馈的预测因素。
大学生（N = 257）完成问卷调查，观看紫外线照片示例，并有机会查看自己面部的紫外线照片。
超过三分之一的参与者选择不看自己的紫外线照片。更高的晒伤感知风险和更少的应对资源与更大的回避程度相关，特别是在报告防晒行为不频繁的参与者中。
只有当人们愿意观看照片时，紫外线摄影的健康益处才能实现。我们的研究结果表明需要采取干预措施来提高人们观看自己紫外线照片的接受度。
