Leer Sophie, Ehls Clara, Schneider Sven
Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health, CPD, Division of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2025 Jan;41(1):e70007. doi: 10.1111/phpp.70007.
Due to the global rise in UV radiation, the prevalence of skin cancer is increasing significantly, with outdoor athletes being identified as a particularly vulnerable population group.
This nationwide, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult coaches from the 10 largest outdoor sports associations in Germany. Their applied prevention measures and the potential for further improvement in prevention were evaluated by guideline based scores (range [0-100]). Additionally, sport-, coach-, and club-specific variables were analysed and barriers that prevent comprehensive UV prevention were identified.
The UV prevention practice of the 1200 participating coaches averaged 53.43 ± 16.37 [0.00-95.31], while the potential UV prevention options were assessed at a comparatively higher value of 58.82 ± 17.53 [0-100]. Notably, the proper use of sunscreen emerged as the most neglected preventive measure. Coaches identified the greatest potential for improvement in sunscreen renewal, water-resistant sun protection products and sunglasses. The study also revealed significant differences in UV protection practices between different sports, with soccer, tennis, and swimming exhibiting the most pronounced deficits. Factors such as coach qualification and experience, as well as club size and the size of training groups influenced the level of UV protection implemented. Many coaches cited various implementation obstacles such as fixed training times and resource constraints.
The study highlights specific areas for improvement in UV protection practices in outdoor sports, considering differences on sport, coach, and club levels. The significant number of active athletes in these sports underscores the public health importance of addressing UV protection in this field.
由于全球紫外线辐射增加，皮肤癌的患病率显著上升，户外运动员被确定为特别易受影响的人群。
这项全国性的横断面研究在德国10个最大的户外运动协会的成年教练中进行。通过基于指南的评分（范围[0 - 100]）评估他们应用的预防措施以及预防措施进一步改进的潜力。此外，还分析了运动、教练和俱乐部特定的变量，并确定了阻碍全面紫外线预防的障碍。
1200名参与教练的紫外线预防实践平均得分为53.43 ± 16.37[0.00 - 95.31]，而潜在的紫外线预防措施评估得分相对较高，为58.82 ± 17.53[0 - 100]。值得注意的是，正确使用防晒霜是最被忽视的预防措施。教练们认为在防晒霜更新、防水防晒产品和太阳镜方面有最大的改进潜力。该研究还揭示了不同运动之间紫外线防护实践的显著差异，足球、网球和游泳的防护缺陷最为明显。教练资质和经验以及俱乐部规模和训练小组规模等因素影响了实施的紫外线防护水平。许多教练提到了各种实施障碍，如固定的训练时间和资源限制。
该研究突出了户外运动中紫外线防护实践的具体改进领域，考虑到运动、教练和俱乐部层面的差异。这些运动中大量的活跃运动员强调了在该领域解决紫外线防护问题对公共卫生的重要性。
