Wilkerson Amanda H, Yau Judy, Pearlman Ross L, Cobb Emily K, Aldana Isabella, Garcia Natalie, Patel Raj H, Pandya Arjun, Hilts Alexis, Benge Jenna C, Huynh Thy, Cruse Allison R, Nahar Vinayak K
Department of Health Science, College of Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Jan 28;317(1):314. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03547-3.
People who spend time at the beach at increased risk for ultraviolet light (UV) exposure. This review assessed skin cancer-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and prevention practices among beachgoers and sunbathers at the beach. Relevant articles were search in the following electronic databases: PubMed (Medline), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), ERIC, and PsycINFO. A narrative analysis of pertinent study findings was conducted. A total of 24 studies were included in this narrative review. Findings included moderate to high knowledge of sun protection as well as knowledge-based deficiencies around the type of UV light that causes sun damage, risk factors, prevention of lip damage and cancer, length of sun exposure, and risk of photoaging with increased sun protection factor value. Beachgoers and sunbathers perceive their own risk of skin cancer and skin aging as less than that of the general population. Variable sun protection behaviors were observed in this population including use of sunscreen, sunglasses, shade, hats, and protective clothing. Amongst all beachgoers and sunbathers, 21-22.8% do not use sun protection and 62% have experienced a blistering sunburn in their lives. Beachgoers would benefit from increased education on skin cancer susceptibility and the importance of sun protection strategies. Healthcare providers should provide counseling on sun protection to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with skin cancer. Disseminating information through the media may help bring more awareness of healthy skin practices at the beach and prevent skin cancers.
在海滩逗留的人面临紫外线（UV）暴露风险增加的问题。本综述评估了海滩游客和晒太阳者与皮肤癌相关的知识、态度、信念及预防措施。在以下电子数据库中检索了相关文章：PubMed（医学索引数据库）、护理及相关健康累积索引数据库（CINAHL）、教育资源信息中心（ERIC）和心理学文摘数据库（PsycINFO）。对相关研究结果进行了叙述性分析。本叙述性综述共纳入24项研究。研究结果包括对防晒有中度到高度的了解，但在导致晒伤的紫外线类型、风险因素、唇部损伤和癌症的预防、日晒时长以及防晒系数增加时的光老化风险等方面存在基于知识的不足。海滩游客和晒太阳者认为自己患皮肤癌和皮肤老化的风险低于一般人群。在这一人群中观察到了多样的防晒行为，包括使用防晒霜、太阳镜、遮阳处、帽子和防护服。在所有海滩游客和晒太阳者中，21% - 22.8%的人不采取防晒措施，62%的人一生中曾经历过晒伤起泡。海滩游客将受益于关于皮肤癌易感性及防晒策略重要性的更多教育。医疗保健提供者应提供防晒咨询，以降低与皮肤癌相关的发病率和死亡率。通过媒体传播信息可能有助于提高人们对海滩健康皮肤行为的认识，并预防皮肤癌。
