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ReviewArchives of dermatological research2025

Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and prevention practices among beachgoers: a narrative review.

Amanda H Wilkerson, Judy Yau, Ross L Pearlman, Emily K Cobb, Isabella Aldana, Natalie Garcia, Raj H Patel, Arjun Pandya, Alexis Hilts, Jenna C Benge and 3 more

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Review in Archives of dermatological research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Amanda H WilkersonDepartment of Health Science, College of Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
Judy YauTufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Ross L PearlmanNorthwestern Feinberg Department of Dermatology, Chicago, IL, USA.
Emily K CobbSchool of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
Isabella AldanaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Natalie GarciaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Raj H PatelEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Monroe, LA, USA.
Arjun PandyaNortheast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA.
Alexis HiltsKirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Jenna C BengeSchool of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
Thy HuynhDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216-4505, USA.
Allison R CruseDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216-4505, USA.
Vinayak K NaharDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216-4505, USA. naharvinayak@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

People who spend time at the beach at increased risk for ultraviolet light (UV) exposure. This review assessed skin cancer-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and prevention practices among beachgoers and sunbathers at the beach. Relevant articles were search in the following electronic databases: PubMed (Medline), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), ERIC, and PsycINFO. A narrative analysis of pertinent study findings was conducted. A total of 24 studies were included in this narrative review. Findings included moderate to high knowledge of sun protection as well as knowledge-based deficiencies around the type of UV light that causes sun damage, risk factors, prevention of lip damage and cancer, length of sun exposure, and risk of photoaging with increased sun protection factor value. Beachgoers and sunbathers perceive their own risk of skin cancer and skin aging as less than that of the general population. Variable sun protection behaviors were observed in this population including use of sunscreen, sunglasses, shade, hats, and protective clothing. Amongst all beachgoers and sunbathers, 21-22.8% do not use sun protection and 62% have experienced a blistering sunburn in their lives. Beachgoers would benefit from increased education on skin cancer susceptibility and the importance of sun protection strategies. Healthcare providers should provide counseling on sun protection to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with skin cancer. Disseminating information through the media may help bring more awareness of healthy skin practices at the beach and prevent skin cancers.

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Bathing BeachesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeSkin NeoplasmsSunbathingSunburnHumansProtective ClothingRisk FactorsSkin AgingSunlightSunscreening AgentsUltraviolet RaysSunscreening AgentsAttitudesBeachgoersBeliefsKnowledgePrevention practicesSkin cancerSunbathers

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PMID39873825

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