%0 Journal Article
%T Public Awareness of Sun Exposure Harmful Effects and Photoprotection Practice
%A Azizah Fahad Bin Mubayrik
%A Kawkab Al-Turck
%A Reem Emad Aldaijy
%A Reema Mahdi Alshehri
%A Alia Ahmed Bedaiwi
%A Abeer Othman Alofisan
%A Sarah Abdullah AlMani
%A Yasmean Abdullah Alsuiati
%J Annals of Dental Specialty
%@ 2347-2022
%D 2021
%V 9
%N 4
%R 10.51847/ZfLxhjn1FJ
%P 37-42
%X The damaging effects of sun exposure on the skin have been known for a long time. Identifying a lack of understanding, as well as the damaging effects of ultraviolet light, can help move the focus away from irreparable damage and toward prevention. This study aimed to evaluate public awareness and practice regarding ultraviolet radiation's (UVR) harmful effects. An online structured questionnaire was constructed included demographic data, protection practice, and awareness. A total of 708 questionnaires was returned. The Results indicated that areas of lack of awareness are present but in general, it was reasonable, it was evident that the demographic data has it is own impact on the level of awareness. The use of sunscreen was not satisfactory since almost one-third (28.5%) of the sample did not use it. It is Concluded that though the awareness level was acceptable, yet a gap of knowledge regarding lip photoprotection and the risk of cancer. Also, further education and motivation are crucial to encourage photoprotection.
%U https://annalsofdentalspecialty.net.in/article/public-awareness-of-sun-exposure-harmful-effects-and-photoprotection-practice-jkk6n0qrivbfnnu