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| Paper Title: | Study to determine the level of knowledge, the practices followed and the attitudes of the general population towards UV radiation, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Authors Name: | bhawna solanki , Neelam Rao Bharti , Tanika chaturvedi , Maruf Ahmad , Ajay deep singh |
| Unique Id: | IJSDR2207077 |
| Published In: | Volume 7 Issue 7, July-2022 |
| Abstract: | Background: Cumulative sun exposure will eventually cause different negative effects on humans including hyper pigmentation, skin cancer, cataract formation in the eye and skin burns, just to mention a few. Many international surveys have been done to assess the KAP of people towards UV radiation exposure and its harmful effects. However, there are scarce data on the general public. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards UV radiation amongst the general population. Method: A survey using a questionnaire was conducted on a random sample of the general population across many different regions of the world. Results: Ninety-five respondents had submitted their responses at the end of the data collection period. Sixty respondents were female and thirty-five were male. There was no relationship between gender and educational level. Undergraduates and postgraduates were more likely to have adequate knowledge about UV radiation and its harmful effects. The prevalence of awareness of the harmful effects of UV radiation was 72.6%. Meanwhile, adherence to sun protection measures was reported in 25.3% of the responses. The results also showed that 44.2% do not use sunscreen and 27.4% use it to prevent tanning. 72.6% do not know about the Fitzpatrick skin type scale and its importance but are willing to know about it and 68.4% showed interest in further information about UV radiation hazards. Conclusion: This study has shown that the general population has basic knowledge about UV radiation and its hazards and those they have relatively good practices and a positive attitude towards UV radiation exposure. However, there is a need for interventional strategies for further awareness on the topic. |
| Keywords: | Ultraviolet radiation, protection measures, knowledge, attitudes, practices, UV index |
| Cite Article: | "Study to determine the level of knowledge, the practices followed and the attitudes of the general population towards UV radiation, Uttar Pradesh, India", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 7, page no.535 - 541, July-2022, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2207077.pdf |
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| Publication Details: | Published Paper ID: IJSDR2207077 Registration ID:200948 Published In: Volume 7 Issue 7, July-2022 DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Page No: 535 - 541 Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org ISSN Number: 2455-2631 |
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