Sun-related behaviors, attitudes and knowledge among paralympic sailors

Manzanedo, Jose Vicente Gutiérrez; Castro‐Maqueda, Guillermo De; Vidal, I. Caraballo; González-Montesinos, José Luis; Pardal, Carmen Vaz; Rivas-Ruiz, Francisco; Troya-Martín, Magdalena de

doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101095

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“…The most common practices among Spanish cyclists [ 26 ] were use of a hat (95.5%) and sunglasses (92.8%); the least common were long-sleeved shirts and long trousers (6.2%) and seeking shade (23.1%). Only 39.2% applied sunscreen [ 27 ].…”

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“…Among surfers, windsurfers and Olympic sailors from 30 countries, aged 16–30 years, sunscreen was the most-used form of photoprotection, yet 22.5% reported never using it, and 31.1% did not reapply after 2 h [ 13 ], with some differences in habits among different sports. In the 2019 Para World Sailing Championships, elite sailors with disabilities from 19 countries reported a very low rate (28.6%) of avoidance of midday sun and insufficient sunscreen reapplication (33.9% did not reapply at all and 16.1% reapplied every 1–2 h); use of sunglasses (85.7%), sunscreen (83.9%) and hat (75%) fared better [ 26 ]. In handball players, approximately half did not apply sunscreen at all when training or competing [ 29 ].…”

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“…But there remain some contradictory behaviours and opinions: in kitesurfers [ 14 ], nearly 80% agreed that they worried they “might get skin cancer from the sun” and 70.8% worried about sunburn, yet more than 40% enjoyed sunbathing. Among elite Paralympic sailors, despite 82.1% reporting concern about skin cancer, 42.9% enjoyed sunbathing [ 26 ]. Other factors to be taken into account are that individuals may underestimate the seriousness of skin cancer [ 42 ] and their likelihood of burning [ 18 ], or may not seek attention if they feel healthy and do not have obvious skin lesions [ 31 ].…”

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Photoprotection in Outdoor Sports: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Reduce Risk Among Athletes

Gilaberte

Trullàs

Granger

et al. 2022

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Solar exposure, for long hours and often at peak times with limited shade available, predisposes athletes to episodic sunburn and chronic damage, causing increased risk of precancerous lesions and skin cancer. Environmental factors and training intensity affect risk. Clothing provides good protection, but changing established ''uniforms'' may not be possible for reasons of practicality, safety, or simply custom. Although physical activity should be encouraged for its physical and mental benefits, risk of skin damage should be minimised. We review existing behaviours, skin cancer risk, and campaigns in the sporting population and highlight key recommendations to help sun protection practices become engrained in sports practice.

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Photoprotection in Outdoor Sports: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Reduce Risk Among Athletes

Gilaberte

Trullàs

Granger

et al. 2022

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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“…The literature search identified 2365 references. After reviewing the title and abstract, 486 articles underwent full-text review, and 23 of them were selected for inclusion [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ]. The flow chart of the articles selected is represented in Figure 1 .…”

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“…Most of the studies included between 100 and 200 participants [ 20 , 27 , 28 , 32 , 37 , 41 ]. From all the studies found, 11 were published in Spain [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 30 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 39 ] and 5 in the United States [ 23 , 35 , 38 , 40 , 42 ]. Most studies evaluated runners or athletes [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 31 , 35 , 36 , 39 , 40 , 42 ].…”

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Knowledge, Behaviour and Attitudes Related to Sun Exposure in Sportspeople: A Systematic Review

Fernandez-Ruiz

Montero‐Vílchez

Buendía‐Eisman

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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People who practice outdoor sports have an increased risk of skin cancer as they are exposed to high doses of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Recent studies have shown that in many athletes, sun protection behaviours are inadequate, with the risk that this entails. The aim of this review is to collect the information published to date about the knowledge, attitudes and habits of athletes in relation to sun exposure and its risks. A systematic review was conducted using PubMed and Embase with the search algorithm “(skin cancer OR melanoma) AND (exercise OR sport OR athletes)”. All studies analysing the knowledge, attitudes and habits of photoprotection in athletes were included. A total of 2,365 publications were found, of which 23 were selected, including a total of 10,445 sportspeople. The majority of participants declared their voluntary intention to tan and stated that the sun made them feel better, although they also showed concern about possible damage associated with UV radiation. In most studies, less than half of the participants made adequate use of photoprotective measures. In general, most athletes had a high level of knowledge regarding the risk of skin cancer associated with sun exposure. In conclusion, most athletes are aware of the risks associated with UV radiation but do not make adequate use of photoprotective cream. New training programs on photoprotection could help improve athletes’ photoprotective behaviour, reducing the incidence of skin cancer and precancerous lesions in this population.

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