Improvement of sun-related knowledge and protection practice.
The aim of this study was to examine changes in sun-related knowledge and sun protection practice among Greek mothers and children during 1993-2002. A total of 315 mothers in 1993 and 295 mothers in 2002, with their 649 and 491 children respectively, were randomly selected to answer the same questionnaire on sun-related issues. Sun knowledge and protection practice were determined by an index score. Significantly more mothers in 2002 compared to 1993 had 'good' (58.9% versus 16%) and 'excellent' levels (28% versus 6%) of sun knowledge (p<0.001). In 2002, 40% of the mothers and children (versus 27% and 30% each in 1993) had 'good' levels of sun protection practice, while 28% of the mothers and 26% of the children (versus none in 1993) reported 'excellent' levels (p<0.001). Knowledge and sun protection practice were significantly improved, probably due to an information campaign conducted between both surveys.
First Department of Paediatrics, University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Thivon and Levadias Street, 11527, Athens, Greece.
Talia
T
Kakourou
Alexandra
A
Klimentopoulou
George
G
Kavadias
Alexandra
A
Veltsista
Xenofon
X
Krikos
Chryssa
C
Bakoula
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D013473:Sunscreening Agents