Sun Exposure of Preschoolers, Parental Sun Protection Behavior, and Sun Protection Measures at Preschool in Bavaria-Comparison of Two Cross-Sectional Studies of 2010/11 and 2018/19.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children's skin is particularly susceptible to the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation. Young children are dependent on sun protection measures taken by parents and other caregivers.

Objectives

The aim of the study is to evaluate parental sun protection behavior and sun protection measures at preschool at two points in time (2010/11 and 2018/19) in Bavaria and to test for a secular trend.

Methods

Two cross-sectional surveys were carried out. For each survey, more than 4,000 parents of preschoolers completed a self-administered questionnaire about parental sun protection behavior and sun protection measures at preschool. To identify possible associations between parental sun protection behavior and sociodemographic characteristics, logistic regre

SUBMITTER: Korbely C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11314429 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature