Prevalence of tanning behaviour among young females in Makkah Al Mukarramah
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Tanning and exposure to ultraviolet radiation is an important risk factor for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and it is wide practice in developed countries. Aims & Objective: To study the prevalence of tanning behaviour among young female in Makkah, Saudi Arabia and the extent of their awareness of tanning habit. Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was carried out from 9 Feb 2013 until 22 June 2013 among 1000 female adolescents aged 14-23 years in Makkah shopping centers, secondary and intermediate female schools and medical and non-medical universities. Results: We found that 20.2 % of respondents reported tanning their skin. Most of our population (89.1%) is willing to stop tanning if the practice proves dangerous for their health. 60.2% of them feel should cut down on their tanning habit and 66.2% have heard that tanning behaviour is dangerous or unhealthy. Conclusion: Tanning use is prevalent among young female in Makkah region. However, they are aware about the dangerous of tanning behaviour.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmad Allayali, Duaa Babkour, Albatoul Alghainani, Turki Kamal
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