Photoprotection and vitamin D status: A study on awareness, knowledge and attitude towards sun protection in general population from Kuwait, and its relation with vitamin D levels

Abstract

Population at large seems to be adequately informed about the beneficial and deleterious effects of sun exposure. Vitamin D levels are deficient in majority of our people, and there is a need to do larger surveys covering all parts of the country and give supplemental doses of vitamin D to those found deficient.

Primary prevention of keratinocyte carcinoma among outdoor workers, the general population and medical professionals: a systematic review updated for 2019

“…The range of the general population who reported using sunscreen when outside on sunny days ranged from 5 to 97%, with one study reporting that SPF ≥ 30 was used by 84% of members of two Illinois regional drum corps …”

“…Between 4% and 99% of the general population reported protecting themselves from sun by using a hat during sun exposure …”

“…Percentages of the general population who wore sunglasses while being outside in summer varied between 2% and 83% …”

“…The majority of the general population assessed in the included literature were aware of KC as an adverse effect of UVR [28][29][30] and knew that sunscreen can protect from skin cancer. 31,32 However, an Indian population had low knowledge about the range of benefits obtained by the use of sunscreen.…”

Vitamin D deficiency among high school female students in Riyadh

“…knowing that it was essential for musculoskeletal health and that sunlight was beneficial. On the other hand, in Riyadh high schools, students reported high awareness of vitamin D and good knowledge about the benefit of sunlight [11,12]; that is due to background and educational level of students [13][14][15]. Knowledge about vitamin D was almost high.…”