Understanding Greek Primary School Children's Comprehension of Sun Exposure

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Stylianos M. Piperakis
Vasiliki Papadimitriou
Michael M. Piperakis
Panagiotis Zisis
机构
[1] Institute of Biology,DNA Repair Laboratory
[2] National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,Department of Pre
[3] ”,school Education
[4] University of Thessaly,Department of Primary Education
[5] University of Thessaly,Department of Chemistry
[6] University of Sheffield,Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Science
[7] Harokopion University,undefined
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sun exposure; children; family; summer; cancer;
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10.1023/A:1023935710458
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The purpose of this study was to assess Greek primary (1st to 6th grade) school children's understanding of sun exposure during summer vacation. Our results show that children know the damaging effects of long time exposure and the precautions that should be taken during sun bathing (sun glasses, hat, umbrella, sunscreen, etc). Nevertheless, they do not seem to avoid being exposed between 12.00 A.M. and 15.00 P.M., which is the most dangerous time. The socioeconomic status of father has no effect on the attitude of children towards taking protection measures when exposed to the sun, however, the educational status of the mother appears to influence children's reported knowledge and behaviour. Place of residence (urban or rural areas) and gender does not influence their knowledge on the sun's damaging effects and the precautions they should take. Finally, as children grow older they seem to gradually reduce the protective measures they take.
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