Golfers’ Interest in Multilevel Sun-Protection Strategies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15508184 |
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| Authors | Amanda E Weikert (Pennsylvania State University), Sherry Pagoto (0000-0002-2462-8797, University of Connecticut), Sherry L Pagoto (University of Connecticut), Eric Handley (Pennsylvania State University), Jimikaye B Courtney (0000-0002-4609-4984, Pennsylvania State University), Deborah Brunke-Reese (0000-0002-8973-8671, Pennsylvania State University), David E Conroy (0000-0003-0204-4093, Northwestern University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Pages | 7253-7253 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-07 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18147253 |
| PMID | 34299704 |
| OpenAlex | W3181920273 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
Active adults accumulate more ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and are at greater risk of skin cancer than inactive adults. Golf is a popular sport that increases UV exposure because it is played outdoors in daylight. This study evaluated adult golfers' interest in multilevel sun-protection strategies and characterized differences in interest as a function of golfer characteristics. Adult golfers ( N = 347) completed a web survey to rate their interest in 20 sun-protection strategies. We estimated descriptive statistics and evaluated differences in interest as a function of demographics, perceived risk, sun-protective behavior, and golf exposure. Golfers reported the greatest interest in environmental supports for sun protection, but these ratings were driven by golfers who already perceived golf as a risk behavior and used sunscreen diligently. Vulnerable golfers-those with a golf-related sunburn in the past year or who spend more time golfing-expressed interest in a broader range of intervention components, including education, family support, and text messages. Multilevel skin cancer prevention interventions are needed for golfers. Intervention components of interest involved support and reminders, which suggests they are open to sun-safety behaviors but need help executing them
Cancer · Daylight · Demographics · Environmental health · Intervention (counseling · Psychological intervention · Skin cancer · Sun protection · Sunburn · Applied Psychology · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Skin Protection and Aging · Urban Green Space and Health · Gerontology
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