Young people and sun safety: the role of attitudes, norms and control factors.
Health Promot J Austr
; 19(1): 45-51, 2008 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18481932
ABSTRACT
ISSUE ADDRESSED Differences in the behavioural, normative and control beliefs of young Australian sun-protectors and non sun-protectors are analysed using a theory of planned behaviour belief-based framework. METHODS:
A questionnaire assessed the sun-safety-related beliefs and perceptions of a Queensland sample (n=858) of young people aged between 12 and 20 years. Two weeks later, participants reported their sun-protective behaviour for the previous fortnight.RESULTS:
The study found that clear differences emerged between sun-protectors and non-protectors on underlying normative and control beliefs related to sun-safety behaviours (but not behavioural beliefs). Specifically, sun-protectors were more likely to believe that their friends and family think they should perform sun-protective behaviours. Sun-protectors were also more likely to perceive that a range of motivating factors would encourage them to perform sun-safety behaviours. Finally, non-protectors were more likely to report forgetfulness and laziness as barriers preventing them from performing sun-protection behaviours than sun-protectors.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings indicate that future interventions should target young people's normative and control beliefs related to sun safety.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ultraviolet Rays
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Culture
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
En
Year:
2008
Type:
Article