Knowledge and Attitudes towards Sun Protection in Croatia

Šitum, Mirna; Vurnek Živković, Maja; Dediol, Iva; Zeljko Penavić, Jasna; Šimić, Dubravka

Pregled bibliografske jedinice broj: 544558

Knowledge and Attitudes towards Sun Protection in Croatia

Šitum, Mirna; Vurnek Živković, Maja; Dediol, Iva; Zeljko Penavić, Jasna; Šimić, Dubravka

Knowledge and Attitudes towards Sun Protection in Croatia // Collegium antropologicum, 34 (2010), S1; 141-146 (međunarodna recenzija, članak, znanstveni)

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Naslov
Knowledge and Attitudes towards Sun Protection in Croatia

Autori
Šitum, Mirna ; Vurnek Živković, Maja ; Dediol, Iva ; Zeljko Penavić, Jasna ; Šimić, Dubravka

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 34 (2010), S1; 141-146

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
sun protection ; knowledge ; illness perceptions

Sažetak
Excessive sun exposure and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are the major avoidable risk factors for skin cancer, including melanoma. Sun protection can be achieved through behavioral modification, social changes and environmental changes: regular use of sunscreen, wearing hats and protective clothes, staying in the shade, creating shade by planting trees or constructing canopies, practicing work and sport activities during the time of the day when the sun is not the strongest and many others. The aim of this paper was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes towards sun protection and sun behavior patterns in melanoma patients, as well as among general population in Croatia. Our results indicate relatively good sun behavior patterns among our participants and their mostly correct perception of melanoma.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

POVEZANOST RADA

Projekti:
134-1342428-2420 - Psihološki status bolesnika s različitim dermatozama i zloćudnim bolestima kože (Šitum, Mirna, MZOS ) ( CroRIS)

Ustanove:
KBC "Sestre Milosrdnice"

Profili:

Iva Dediol (autor)