简介皮肤光老化是由长时间暴露在阳光下引起的,特别是紫外线(UV)。高累积水平的紫外线辐射可能会导致燃烧,光过敏或光毒性反应,色素变化,光老化,甚至免疫抑制和皮肤癌。因此,这项研究旨在评估知识,态度,接待处,以及沙特阿拉伯Jazan普通人群中皮肤光老化的预防措施及其决定因素。方法在Jazan普通人群中进行描述性横断面研究,沙特阿拉伯,18岁及以上并同意参与研究。计算的最小样本量为385。一个在线,半结构化,自我管理问卷通过社交媒体平台在GoogleForms中方便地分发。它包括四个部分:第一部分是关于社会人口统计学特征。第二部分评估了吸烟,锻炼,以及参与者的健康饮食行为和防晒霜的使用。第三部分使用三点李克特量表问题评估了有关光老化过程及其预防措施利用的知识。第四部分通过三点李克特量表评估了对光老化过程的态度及其预防措施。结果本研究纳入452人,其中243人(53.76%)年龄在18-30岁之间,258(57.08%)为女性,和272(60.18%)具有白色肤色。约有417人(92.26%)不吸烟者。68%(372)的人在阳光下度过了1-3个小时。社交媒体是光老化信息的主要来源81(17.92%)。大约234(51.77%)正确定义了光老化。关于防晒霜的使用,58(12.83%)总是使用防晒霜,和177(39.16%)从未使用它。然而,191(42.26%)认可正确的防晒霜应用。大约233(51.5%)和240(53.1%)的受访者对光老化和防晒霜的使用具有公平的知识和积极的态度。作为女性,追求大学和研究生教育,从医生那里获取光老化信息与更高的光老化知识有关(p<0.05)。从不使用防晒霜的参与者的知识低于经常使用防晒霜的参与者(p<0.001)。没有一个人口统计学因素与对防晒霜使用的态度相关(p>0.05)。结论沙特阿拉伯Jazan普通人群中与皮肤光老化相关的知识和预防措施存在很大差距。性别,教育水平,和信息源影响知识水平。需要有针对性的教育干预措施,以提高认识并促进更健康的做法,特别是阳光照射和光老化预防。
Introduction Skin photoaging is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, particularly ultraviolet rays (UV). High cumulative levels of UV radiation may cause burning, photoallergic or phototoxic reactions, pigmentary changes, photoaging, and even immunosuppression and skin cancers. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, reception, and preventive practices towards skin photoaging among the
Jazan general population in Saudi Arabia and its determinants. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of
Jazan, Saudi Arabia, who were aged 18 years and above and agreed to participate in the study. The calculated minimum sample size was 385. An online, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was distributed conveniently in Google Forms through social media platforms. It included four sections: The first section was about sociodemographic characteristics. The second section assessed the smoking, exercise, and healthy diet behavior of participants and the use of sunscreen. The third section assessed the knowledge regarding the photoaging process and its preventive measures utilization using three-point Likert scale questions. The fourth section assessed attitudes towards the photoaging process and its preventive measures through three-point Likert scales. Results The study included 452, of which 243 (53.76%) were aged 18-30 years, 258 (57.08%) were females, and 272 (60.18%) had white skin color. Approximately 417 (92.26%) were nonsmokers. Sixty-eight percent (372) spent 1-3 hours in the sun. Social media was the primary source of information on photoaging 81 (17.92%). Around 234 (51.77%) defined photoaging correctly. Regarding sunscreen usage, 58 (12.83%) always use sunscreen, and 177 (39.16%) never use it. However, 191 (42.26%) recognized the correct sunscreen application. Approximately 233 (51.5%) and 240 (53.1%) of respondents had fair knowledge and a positive attitude regarding photoaging and sunscreen use. Being female, pursuing university and postgraduate education, and taking information on photoaging from a physician were linked to a higher knowledge of photoaging (p<0.05). Participants who never use sunscreen had lower knowledge than those who always use it (p<0.001). None of the demographic factors was associated with the attitude towards sunscreen use (p>0.05). Conclusion There is a substantial gap in knowledge and preventive practices related to skin photoaging among the
Jazan general population in Saudi Arabia. Gender, education level, and information sources influence knowledge levels. Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance awareness and promote healthier practices, particularly sun exposure and photoaging prevention.