Investigating Skin Cancer Risk and Sun Safety Practices Among LGBTQ+ Communities in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin cancer prevention relies on effective sun safety practices. Previous studies have shown that LGBTQ+ individuals exhibit lower sunscreen use and higher tanning bed usage compared to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. This study is the first to assess skin cancer risk factors, sun-protective behaviors, and skin cancer concerns among LGBTQ+ individuals across Canada.

Methods

A national survey study was conducted between July 2020 and March 2024 and included LGBTQ+ respondents aged ≥ 16 years who had completed the survey. Responses were summarized using frequency counts/percentages for categorical variables and means/standard deviations for continuous variables. Logistic regression models were used to calculate age- and gender-adjusted odds ratios for subgroup analys

SUBMITTER: Lagace F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11674060 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature