AWARENESS OF USAGE OF SUNSCREENS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KANDY, SRI LANKA

N. G. P. D. Nawarathna; H. M. D. R. Herath; D. B. M. Wickramarathne; M. H. F. Sakeena; C. B. Gunawardhane; S. H. T. Sudeshika

doi:10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i1.11863

Authors

N. G. P. D. Nawarathna Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya
H. M. D. R. Herath Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya
D. B. M. Wickramarathne Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya
M. H. F. Sakeena Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya
C. B. Gunawardhane Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya
S. H. T. Sudeshika Department of pharmacy,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,University of Peradeniya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i1.11863

Keywords:

Sunscreens, UV, Knowledge, Attitudes, Application

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate the awareness of usage of sunscreens among school children in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Methods: School children (138) who do outdoor sports were recruited from six schools. Knowledge and attitudes towards the usage and application of sunscreens were assessed using a researcher administered questionnaire. Statistical analyses were done using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS version-16).

Results: Among the school children who do outdoor sports, 71 (51.4%) of participants used sunscreens and 67 (48.6%) of participants did not use sunscreens.

Conclusion: According to the results most of the school children have a lack of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards the usage of sunscreens.

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