SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 668 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Sunscreen Knowledge and Sun Protective Behaviors among Medical Students at a Southern US Institution Meagan Mandabach Olivet, BA1, Lauren C.S. Kole, MD2 1 The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL 2 The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology, Birmingham, AL Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the United States. Though it is largely preventable, few adults regularly use sunscreen on their face1. Sun protection is crucial because research indicates that sunburn, regardless of age, increases the risk of skin cancer2. Practices such as seeking shade and wearing protective clothing are also vital to reduce ultraviolet (UV) radiation3. Previous literature highlights that sun protection and sunscreen use is different among demographic groups. For example, females are more likely to apply sunscreen than their male counterparts4 and certain ethnic groups, including Black individuals, are less likely to apply sunscreen than white individuals5. Additionally, among those that wear sunscreen, correct application is not consistent. For example, in a study by Holman et al., 40% of participants that wore sunscreen were uncertain if they applied broad spectrum5. Compared to the general adult population, medical students are uniquely positioned in their level of knowledge to carry out best health practices in a multitude of areas. ABSTRACT Introduction: Literature has demonstrated that medical students have discrepancies in their knowledge and their execution of best practices concerning sun protection. Additionally, despite knowing the harms of tanning, medical students acknowledge they desire tan skin. Methods: A survey was sent to medical students at a Southeastern institution to determine their knowledge of sun safety and their personal practices. The survey was distributed through institutional emails and student messaging applications. Current medical students at the home institution were eligible to complete the survey. The survey was designed with guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology in mind. Chi square analysis was performed by SPSS Version 28.0.1.1 (14). Results: The majority of medical student are knowledgeable of best sun protective practices, though many students do not carry out these practices. For example, 88% of students know to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours; however, only 29% of students always reapply at the correct interval. Conclusion: Medical students are knowledgeable of best practices for preventing sun damage; however, their personal behaviors can deviate and societal pressure for some students to have “tanned” skin is challenging to overcome. INTRODUCTION SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 669 Though previous research demonstrates that medical students are knowledgeable of best sun protective practices, medical students have discrepancies in their knowledge and their execution of those practices6,7. Although students in a study by Novitasari et al. knew that applying sunscreen every 2 hours while outdoors was recommended, less than 50% of students adhered to this recommendation in their daily practice6. Additionally, despite knowing the harms of tanning, medical students still acknowledge they desire tan skin7.The purpose of this study was to ascertain the knowledge of sun protection and the implementation of these practices by medical students at a United States Southeastern institution. An online survey was developed to ascertain students’ knowledge and sun protective behaviors. The survey was created on Qualtrics with questions sourced from previous literature, the American Academy of Dermatology, and investigator collaboration. All current medical students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine during the academic year of 2021 – 2022 were included. Students were recruited through institutional listserv emails, class messaging boards, and posters on campus. Responses were coded before analysis. Participants’ self-reported race was broken down into white and non-white students. Questions regarding objective knowledge were classified as correct or incorrect. In terms of behavior questions, responses were classified as “more often” if a student selected “always” or “sometimes.” All other responses were coded as “less often.” Chi-square analysis was performed on SPSS Version 28.0.1.1 (14). With 268 out of 744 students responding, the survey had a response rate of 36%. The majority of responding medical students were white (75%), female (63%), and belonged to the first-year class (36%). The median age was 24. Full demographic information is outlined in Table 1. Medical students are well-versed in best practices for sun protection (Table 2). For example, 98% of students endorse that sunscreen can protect against skin cancer. Only two questions out of seven had less than 80% of students responding correctly. 70% of students endorse that a “base tan” does not protect against further sun damage. In addition, 59% of students state that sunscreen should be applied 15 minutes before going outdoors. Demographic differences were identified through chi-square analysis (Table 3a-c). Female students are more likely to correctly identify the photo aging benefits of sunscreen (p=0.022) and that a “base tan” does not protect from further sun damage (p=0.006). White students were more likely to correctly identify >30 as the recommended SPF level (p<0.001) and that a base tan does not protect skin from further sun damage (p=0.010). Dermatology patients are more likely to correctly state the recommended level of SPF (p=0.017). Results demonstrate that students are less likely to apply their knowledge (Table 4). For example, only 48% of students more often wear sunscreen when spending time outdoors. Just 10% of students will wear long sleeves to protect themselves. Some demographic differences were found through chi-square analysis (Table 5a-c). Female students were more likely to wear sunscreen outdoors (p=0.003) and indoors (p<0.001) and wear long sleeves when in the sun (p=0.04). White students were more likely to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours (p<0.001) and wear sunscreen indoors (p=0.016). Non- white students were more likely to wear long METHODS RESULTS SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 670 Table 1. Demographics of survey respondents. Percentage Frequency Medical Student Year MS1 36 91 MS2 35 88 MS3 15 37 MS4 14 34 Gender Identity Male 37 92 Female 63 157 Non-Binary 1 2 Prefer Not to Say 0 0 Race White 75 188 Black 6 14 American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 3 Asian 15 38 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0 Other 3 7 Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 10 23 Non-Hispanic or Latino 90 127 Age Mean 25 Median 24 Minimum 22 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 671 Table 2, 3a-c. Medical students are well-versed in best practices for sun protection. Female students are more likely to correctly identify the photoaging benefits of sunscreen (p=0.022) and that a “base tan” does not protect from further sun damage (p=0.006). White students were more likely to correctly identify >30 as the recommended SPF level (p<0.001) and that a base tan does not protect skin from further sun damage (p=0.010). Dermatology patients are more likely to correctly state the recommended level of SPF (p=0.017). Table 2. Student’s Knowledge of Sun Protection Correct Response % Correct Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours when outdoors 87 Sunscreen be applied 15 minutes before going outdoors 59 The recommended level of SPF in sunscreen products is >SPF 30 81 Sunscreen can protect against skin cancers 98 Sunscreen can protect against photo-aging 92 A “base tan” does not protect skin from further sun damage 70 People with dark (brown/black) skin need to wear sunscreen 97 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 672 Table 3a. Students’ Knowledge of Sun Protection: Males v Females Correct Response % M % F Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance Sunscreen can protect against photo-aging 85 95 7.631 2 0.022 A “base tan” does not protect skin from further sun damage 55 78 14.440 4 0.006 Table 3b. Students’ Knowledge of Sun Protection: White vs Non-White Correct Response % W % NW Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance The recommended level of SPF in sunscreen products is >SPF 30 86 64 14.931 1 0.000 A “base tan” does not protect skin from further sun damage 74 54 9.188 2 0.010 Table 3c. Students’ Knowledge of Sun Protection: Dermatology Patient vs Non- Dermatology Patient Correct Response % W % NW Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance The recommended level of SPF in sunscreen products is >SPF 30 85 75 8.208 2 0.017 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 673 Table 4, 5a-c. Results demonstrate that students are less likely to apply their knowledge. Female students are more likely to wear sunscreen outdoors (p=0.003) and indoors (p<0.001) and wear long sleeves when in the sun (p=0.04). White students are more likely to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours (p<0.001) and wear sunscreen indoors (p=0.016). Non-white students are more likely to wear long sleeves when in the sun (p=0.045). Dermatology patients are more likely to report wearing sunscreen outdoors (p=0.036) Table 4. Students’ Sun Protective Behaviors Students “Always” or “Most of the Time” … % Wear sunscreen when outdoors 48 Wear sunscreen when indoors 22 Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours during outdoor activities 29 Wear long sleeves when spending time in the sun 10 Seek shade 43 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 674 Table 5a. Students’ Sun Protective Behaviors: Male vs Female “I more often…” % M % F Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance Wear sunscreen when outdoors 33 55 11.333 2 0.003 Wear sunscreen when indoors 9 27 17.362 2 <0.001 Wear long sleeves when spending time in the sun 5 12 6.229 2 0.044 Table 5b. Students’ Sun Protective Behaviors: White vs Non-White Response % W % NW Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance Wear sunscreen when outdoors 86 64 14.931a 1 0.000 Wear sunscreen when indoors 74 54 9.188a 2 0.010 Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours during outdoor activities 35 11 11.443 1 0.001 Wear long sleeves when spending time in the sun 8 17 4.018 1 0.045 Table 5c. Students’ Knowledge of Sun Protection: Dermatology Patient vs Non- Dermatology Patient Response % D % ND Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance Wear sunscreen when outdoors 56 37 6.657 2 0.036 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 675 Table 6, 6a. White students were more likely to feel more attractive with tan skin (p<0.001), tan their skin in the sun during the summer (p=0.004), and tan their skin in sun before a vacation (p=0.013). Table 6. Students’ Tanning Practices Responses % More True I feel more attractive with tanned skin 50 I think others look more attractive with tanned skin 41 I believe skin looks healthier when it is tanned 27 In the winter, I purposely tan my skin in the sun 2 In the summer, I purposely tan my skin in the sun 17 Table 6a. Students’ Tanning Practices: White vs Non-White Response % W % NW Pearson X2 df Asymptotic significance I feel more attractive with tanned skin 76 67 14.500 1 0.000 Purposely tan skin in the sun before I go on vacation 10 0 6.107 1 0.013 SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 676 sleeves when in the sun (p=0.045). Dermatology patients were more likely to report wearing sunscreen outdoors (p=0.036). In terms of tanning practices (Table 6), 50% of students responding feel more attractive with tan skin. White students were more likely to feel more attractive with tan skin (p<0.001), tan their skin in the sun during the summer (p=0.004), and tan their skin in sun before a vacation (p=0.013) (Table 6a). The majority of medical students surveyed at this Southeastern institution were knowledgeable of best sun protective practices and the risks of sun exposure. Although knowledge among the general student population was strong, there were some significant differences in their understanding of guidelines among demographic groups. Female students being more likely to identify that sunscreen protects against photo-aging and that a base tan does not protect from further sun damage correlates with previous research that highlights differences between males and females in sun-protective behaviors. For example, a study by Abroms, revealed that female participants, when asked about their reasoning for sunscreen use, acknowledged the role of sunscreen in preventing photo- aging4. In their study, this desire to utilize sunscreen for cosmetic factors was not present among the male participants4. Our study also demonstrated differences in knowledge when controlling for race. Literature that discusses differences in race and skin cancer knowledge should be viewed with nuance. In some studies, Black and Hispanic participants demonstrate less knowledge of sun protection than their white counterparts8. Still, more recent data demonstrates that further differences among Black and Hispanic knowledge can be better attributed to their region of residency than their ethnicity9. Our data correlates with a difference in knowledge between white and non-white students; however, further studies would need to be conducted to understand why this difference was found in the studied medical student population. Though the students’ understanding of sun protection was strong, the application of the practices was varied. For example, 87% of students endorse that sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours; however, only 29% of students “more often” reapply at this interval. Only 48% of students apply sunscreen when they spend time outdoors. Despite having the cognitive tools to protect themselves from UV damage, medical students at this institution are not consistent in sunscreen application and avoiding risky behavior. There were some demographic differences in student sunscreen application. For example, data that female-identifying students were more likely to wear sunscreen overall is consistent with studies conducted in the general population. Holman et al. found that women were more likely than men to wear sunscreen on their face1. They found that women were more likely than men to adopt sun protective practices including wearing sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade10. A study by Chen et al. demonstrates this trend persists even among melanoma survivors10. In terms of race and sun protective behaviors, no difference was found between white and non-white students in applying sunscreen outdoors. When accounting for reapplication and wearing sunscreen indoors, white students were more likely to adhere to these practices. When comparing these findings to other studies, there has been literature documenting that Black DISCUSSION SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 677 patients are more likely to perceive themselves at low risk of skin cancer and have lower engagement with sun protective practices1,9. In a study by Lunsford et al., Black and Hispanic individuals were more likely to report never or rarely using sun protection9. Though non-white medical students may have more understanding of the risks of UV radiation, cultural practices may take precedence. When considering tanning practices, 50% of students endorse that it is more often true of them to feel more attractive with a tan. In our study, there was no statistical difference between men and women in terms of likelihood to tan or their personal feelings of being attractive with a tan. This result deviates from research in the general population. Though women are more likely to engage in sun protection than men, studies reveal that women are more likely to use report a desire to be tan, sunbathe, and use tanning beds11,12,13. Differences emerged when accounting for the race of responding students. White students were more likely to report “feeling more attractive” with tan skin and more likely to tan their skin during the summer and before a vacation. These findings are consistent with behaviors identified in other studies14. Reasons for tanning are a subject of curiosity given the wide public knowledge of its dangers. In a study by Neenan et al. among community college students, the most often cited reason for using tanning beds was “I think I look better when I am tan”11. A similar study conducted at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens had similar findings among the medical student population. Most participants were aware of how to use sunscreen properly and how to avoid excess sun; however, many students participating in tanning and perceived tan skin as healthier7. This demonstrates further that while medical students may be uniquely poised in their understanding of healthy practices, they are still subject to cultural norms. Our study deviated from these findings, given less than half of respondents endorsed that their skin appeared healthier when tan. The desire to be tan is well documented in western culture. Though using sunscreen has been emphasized as an important tool for anti-aging to maintain the cultural beauty standard of youth, media can display conflicting messages15. McWhirter and Hoffman-Goetz conducted an analysis of skin cancer and UV behaviors in U.S. magazines15. They found that women’s magazines were more likely to endorse sun protective behaviors and promote the use of sunscreen than men’s magazines15. Though explicit messaging was different between groups, the implicit messaging of tan skin being desirable was present in both15. Both men’s and women’s magazines contained images of models sporting the tanned look15. These tanned images impact cultural norms and continue to emphasize that those with tan skin are attractive16. Medical students even with their knowledge of skin cancer and preventing disease are not immune to the cultural pressure to adhere to a particular standard of beauty. In research in the general public, a study by Williams et al. demonstrates that giving individuals information about photo-aging and showing participants UV photos of themselves is effective motivation for future indoor tanning but no significant impact on future UV exposure intentions17. Mahler et al. similarly assessed the effects of appearance based tactics on sun protection. In their follow-up, they determined that participants had reduced incidental sun exposure during the subsequent year18. Additionally, they reported had increased sun protection SKIN March 2023 Volume 7 Issue 2 (c) 2022 THE AUTHORS. Published by the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine. 678 behaviors and spectrophotometric evidence decreased skin darkening at the post- summer follow-up and one-year later18. Studies conducted in the medical student population have yielded similar results. Students at the University of Western Ontario retained sunscreen knowledge at the one- year follow-up and reported fewer sunburns; however, they continued to perceive a tan appearance as healthy19. Our study also highlighted the role that dermatologists play in contributing to patients’ knowledge of sun protection and influencing their daily behaviors. Of graduating seniors at this Southeastern institution, 36% matched into a primary care specialty in 2022, while only 2% matched into dermatology20. While dermatologists are particularly positioned to counsel, intervene, and manage skin disorders, primary care providers also play an important role in screening for skin cancer and helping their patients form healthy habits. Research has shown that physicians who carry out healthy practices themselves have improved behavioral counseling for their patients21. Additionally, research has shown that many patients are never counseled on the importance of wearing sunscreen22. They were more likely to receive counseling from a dermatologist (35%), and only 5.2% report that they were counseled by their primary care provider22. The importance of medical students understanding and adhering to best sun protective practices is paramount not only for their personal health, but for overall public health. Limitations of this study include the sample size and population. The majority of the responding students were white and other self-reported race groups were too small for meaningful analysis. Repeating this study at other institutions with a more diverse student population would allow for more meaningful breakdown among individual groups. The majority of medical students are aware of safe sun practices and know the benefits, such as preventing skin cancer and photo- aging, that can result. Though there is broad awareness across demographic groups, students still endorse the desire to be tan and do not fully adhere to sun protective guidelines. These results demonstrate that medical students are not immune to the cultural pressure to adhere to the dominant standard of beauty. Physicians who carry out healthy practices themselves have improved behavioral counseling for their patients20,21. Given that more medical students will match into primary care specialties than dermatology, fostering healthy behaviors in all students is imperative. Medical students that regularly protect themselves from UV radiation may be more likely to counsel their patients to do the same. Continuing to improve education for medical students not only improves personal health, but also benefits their future patients. 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