Neal Bhatia1, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska2, Nancy Samolitis3, Seaver Soon4, Tyler Steele5, Kaitlyn M Enright6. 1. Dr. Bhatia is with Therapeutics Clinical Research in San Diego, California. 2. Dr. Mesinkovska is with the University of California Irvine's Department of Dermatology in Irvine, California. 3. Dr. Samolitis is with Facile Dermatology and Boutique in Los Angeles, California. 4. Dr. Soon is with the Skin Clinic MD in San Diego, California. 5. Mr. Steele is with La Roche-Posay, L'Oréal in New York, New York. 6. Ms. Enright is with Klynical Consulting and Services in Montreal, Quebec.
Abstract
Objective: We sought to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic on sun-seeking and sun-safe behaviors. Methods: We conducted an online, cross-sectional, population-based survey. Results: In total, 1,001 respondents participated in the survey and reported being exposed to 12 or more hours of sunlight (i.e., direct and indirect ultraviolet light, and blue light) each day. Participants self-reported a net increase in all types of light exposure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to blue light (+38%). Notably, while the effects of direct sunlight were well known among survey respondents, they were less aware of the potential damaging impact of indirect sunlight and blue light. Limitations: As the survey was only conducted among residents of the United States, results might not be generalizable to all geographical regions. Conclusion: Social outreach strategies are required to improve sun-safe behaviors. Future behavioral interventions should encourage the implementation of broad-spectrum sun protection.
Objective: We sought to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic on sun-seeking and sun-safe behaviors. Methods: We conducted an online, cross-sectional, population-based survey. Results: In total, 1,001 respondents participated in the survey and reported being exposed to 12 or more hours of sunlight (i.e., direct and indirect ultraviolet light, and blue light) each day. Participants self-reported a net increase in all types of light exposure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to blue light (+38%). Notably, while the effects of direct sunlight were well known among survey respondents, they were less aware of the potential damaging impact of indirect sunlight and blue light. Limitations: As the survey was only conducted among residents of the United States, results might not be generalizable to all geographical regions. Conclusion: Social outreach strategies are required to improve sun-safe behaviors. Future behavioral interventions should encourage the implementation of broad-spectrum sun protection.
Authors: Katherine M White; Louise C Starfelt; Ross McD Young; Anna L Hawkes; Stuart Leske; Kyra Hamilton Journal: Br J Health Psychol Date: 2014-06-11
Authors: Richard G Kyle; Iona Macmillan; Liz Forbat; Richard D Neal; Ronan E O'Carroll; Sally Haw; Gill Hubbard Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2014-05-02 Impact factor: 2.692