SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Knowledge, Behaviour and Attitudes Related to Sun Exposure in Sportspeople: A Systematic Review.
Synthesis in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Sun Exposure and Photoprotection Knowledge, Habits, and Attitudes Among Spanish Military Personnel.Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine · 2026Observational
- Knowledge and Risk Perception Regarding Skin Cancer in Immunosuppressed Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Review
- Messages for ultraviolet-radiation protection to fair-skinned populations.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Risk Perception Regarding Keratinocyte Carcinoma in Lay People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A prospective study analyzing the use of free public sunscreen dispensers.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2025Article
- Effect of video-based intervention on the sun protective beliefs and behaviours of student athletes.Skin health and disease · 2024Article
- Sun protection knowledge and behaviors of agricultural workers in Turkey: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- The need to (climate) adapt: perceptions of German sports event planners on the imperative to address climate change.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
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Abstract
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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