Skin Cancer: Attitudes and Behaviors Among Adolescents for Sun Protection


Sun exposure during childhood and adolescence is an important risk factor for all skin cancers. Sunlight stimulates a multitude of important biological effects on skin, causing, amongst other pathological and carcinogenesis changes. This study was performed to evaluate the knowledge and behaviors among adolescence about the effect of sun`s exposure as a cause of skin cancer. Material and Methods: In this study, subjects between 14 to 19 years of age were recruited from the high schools in Tirana Albania. The participants were administered a questionnaire consisting of items related to knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to protection protective behavior against skin cancers and sun protection. Descriptive data related to demographics and responses to the questions are presented. Results: A total of 104 participants (mean age 17.63±1.08 years) were included.

The study included 90(86.5%) male and14(13.5%) female participants. Only 23.1% of adolescents recognized the harmful effects of ultraviolet in skin cancers and melanoma. More than 70% of adolescents had no knowledge about the risks factor for skin cancers and melanoma. More than quarter of them did not apply protective measures during sun bathing. Protective intervention behaviors were more presented to female adolescence compared to male. Knowledge levels and protective behaviors of adolescence against the harmful effects of the sun and for protection against skin cancers were alarmingly low in the study population. It is necessary to provide educational intervention at adolescence education level. Dermatologic societies and media should intensify the sun protection campaign.

Children and adolescents may be vulnerable to increased ultraviolet radiation exposure and greater risk for subsequent sun-related pathologies. Evidence of harm associated with overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is known. Skin cancer is the most common pathology caused by UV radiation, in particular with the frequency of severe sunburns. Exposure to UV rays is therefore a preventable cause of skin cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control, the incidence rates for skin cancers are increasing, particularly among adults over the age of 65 years and melanoma is the third most common form of skin cancer.

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