Sunscreen Awareness in Medical Undergraduates
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Many international studies have been conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the public towards sun exposure and sun-protection measures but very few such studies have been conducted in medical students especially in India. This study was conducted to assess awareness and proper use of sunscreens among medical undergraduates in Kashmir division of Jammu and Kashmir State in North India. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a specially designed questionnaires was conducted on medical undergraduates of Skims Medical Collage Srinagar Kashmir. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used where appropriate. Results: The questionnaire was completed and returned by 450 medical undergraduates including 210 males and 240 females in the age range of 18 yrs to 27 yrs. 220 out of 450 (48.88%)were using sunscreen. The sunscreen use was more among female medical undergraduates (66.66%) as compared to males (28.57%). The cosmetic type sunscreens (77.27%) were used more commonly especially by females as compared to medicated sunscreens (22.73%).The proper knowledge of time, amount, frequency, sites and seasonal use of sunscreens was very poor in medical undergraduates both males and females. Conclusion: This study shows the use and proper method of use of sunscreens is low among medical undergraduates and suggests in need of proper training to medical undergraduates about sunscreens and their usage and also need for general public health education programs.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohd Rafiq Tilwani, Farah Sameen, Sheikh Manzoor, Nahida Nabi, Aaqib Hassan, Iram Qazi
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