Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Zalaudek, I; Conforti, C; Corneli, P; Jurakic, Toncic, R; di, Meo, N; Pizzichetta, MA; Fadel, M; Mitija, G; Curiel-Lewandrowski, C.
Sun-protection and sun-exposure habits among sailors: results of the 2018 world's largest sailing race Barcolana' skin cancer prevention campaign.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020; 34(2):412-418
Doi: 10.1111/jdv.15908
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- BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic data suggest an increased risk of melanoma (MM) and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in persons with intense recreational sun-exposure such as marathon runners or surfers. Up to data little is known about the sun-exposure habits, sun-protection behaviours and risk factors for MM and NMSC among sailors. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this prospective, cross-sectional study was to investigate the sun-exposure and sun-protective habits and risk factors for skin cancer among sailors attending the 50° edition of Barcolana, the largest sailing race in of the world, which took place in October 2018 in Trieste, Italy as an integrative component of a public sun-prevention campaign. METHODS: The study consisted of 2 parts: (i) a self-administered questionnaire focusing on sun-exposure and protective habits and (ii) a free skin examination carried out by volunteer dermatologists. Participation was optional and anonymous, and open to visitors and sailors attending the event. RESULTS: Overall, 431 (52.4%) sailors and 391 (47.6%) visitors responded to the questionnaire, while a total of 437 individuals including 189 (43.3%) sailors and 248 (56.6%) visitors participated in the skin examination group. The majority of sailors reported a past history of severe sunburns (20.2%), applied sunscreen never (14.4%) to sometimes (45.7%) or only once daily (59%) on the face (55%) and shoulders (26%). Moreover, 14% of sailors had a personal history of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). During the dermatological examination, suspicious lesions for skin cancer (including MM and NMSC) were identified in 37% of the sailors. CONCLUSION: Our findings support the need to develop and promote primary and secondary prevention strategies to improve the sun-exposure and sun-protective habits among sailors.
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- Environmental Exposure - administration & dosage
- Female - administration & dosage
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- Male - administration & dosage
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- Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Sunlight - administration & dosage
- Sunscreening Agents - administration & dosage
- Surveys and Questionnaires - administration & dosage