UV light abuse and high-risk tanning behavior among undergraduate college students - 12/08/11
Reprint requests: Robin L. Hornung, MD, MPH, Division of Dermatology, M2-7, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.San Francisco, California, and Seattle, Washington
Abstract |
Background |
The failure of skin cancer prevention efforts to alter tanning behaviors may be a result of the addictive nature of UV light.
Objective |
This study attempts to determine the prevalence of UV light substance-related disorder (SRD).
Methods |
A survey was administered to undergraduate college students. The cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye-opener questionnaire was used to determine existence of SRD.
Results |
Of 385 respondents, 12% scored positively on the cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye-opener indicating SRD. Women, indoor tanners, students with tanning family and friends, and frequent tanners were significantly more likely than their peers to score positively.
Limitations |
The small size is a limitation of this study as results may not be generalizable to larger populations. There also may be self-report bias.
Conclusions |
A significant proportion of college students demonstrate evidence of SRD with respect to UV light.
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