引言长时间的阳光照射与许多医学和皮肤病并发症的发展有关,比如皮肤癌。光保护可以帮助减少紫外线辐射(UVR)引起的皮肤损伤和皮肤癌。这项研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯普通人群对使用防晒来预防激光不良事件的知识和态度。方法论这是一个横截面,分析,在沙特阿拉伯的普通人群(防晒霜使用者)中进行的基于社区的研究。共有600名参与者参加了这项研究。数据是使用经过验证的在线自我管理问卷(使用GoogleForms)收集的。使用IBMSPSSStatisticsforWindows分析数据,版本21.0(IBMCorp.,Armonk,NY).结果本研究共纳入600名防晒使用者,关于使用防晒方法的总体知晓率为471(78.5%)。他们的年龄从18岁到>55岁不等。其中大多数是女性(537,89.5%),有沙特国籍(533,88.8%),III型皮肤(313,52.2%)。几乎所有参与者(491,81.9%)之前都接受过激光治疗;报告最多的原因是脱毛(522,87%)。此外,267名(44.5%)参与者每周使用防晒霜五到六次,440(73.3%)也使用太阳镜。值得注意的是,只有91名(15.2%)的研究参与者知道防晒霜覆盖UVA和UVB,34人(5.7%)知道PA++用于防晒霜。共有149人(24.8%)报告说,应在日晒前20至30分钟涂抹防晒霜,而153(25.5%)表示应每两小时重新使用一次。此外,484名(80.7%)参与者报告在激光治疗后使用局部类固醇应用。结果还显示,年轻参与者(P=0.001),单身参与者(P=0.001),研究生参与者(P=0.010),学生而不是失业群体(P=0.002),与从未使用过防晒霜的人相比,每周使用防晒霜5至6次的人(P=0.001)显示出对防晒霜和激光治疗的总体了解。结论研究表明,参与者对使用防晒来预防不良激光事件的认识不足。因此,强烈建议通过运动提高公众对保护的认识。
Introduction Prolonged sun exposure has been linked with the development of numerous medical and dermatological complications, such as skin cancer. Photoprotection can help reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced skin damage and skin cancer. This study aims to assess the knowledge about and attitude toward the use of sun protection to prevent laser adverse events among the general population in Saudi Arabia. Methodology This is a cross-sectional, analytical, community-based study carried out among the general population (sunscreen users) in Saudi Arabia. A total of 600 participants were enrolled in the study. Data were collected using a validated online self-administered questionnaire using Google Forms. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 21.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results A total of 600 sunscreen users were enrolled in this study, with an overall poor knowledge rate of 471 (78.5%) regarding the use of sun protection methods. Their ages ranged from 18 years to >55 years. The majority of them were females (537, 89.5%), had Saudi Nationality (533, 88.8%), and had skin type III (313, 52.2%). Almost all the participants (491, 81.9%) had undergone laser treatment before; the most reported reason was hair removal (522, 87%). In addition, 267 (44.5%) participants used
sunscreens five to six times a week, with 440 (73.3%) also using sunglasses. Notably, only 91 (15.2%) of the study participants were aware that sunscreen covers UVA and UVB, and 34 (5.7%) knew that PA+++ is used in sunscreen. A total of 149 (24.8%) reported that sunscreen should be applied 20 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, while 153 (25.5%) stated that it should be reapplied every two hours. Moreover, 484 (80.7%) participants reported using topical steroid application after laser treatment. The results also showed that young participants (P = 0.001), single participants (P = 0.001), post-graduate participants (P = 0.010), students rather than the unemployed group (P = 0.002), and those who used
sunscreens five to six times per week compared to those who never used
sunscreens (P = 0.001) demonstrated an overall good knowledge about
sunscreens and laser treatment. Conclusions The study showed poor knowledge among the participants regarding the use of sun protection to prevent adverse laser events. Therefore, an increase in awareness among the general public about the protection through campaigns is highly recommended.