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Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior

Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2 31 Ağustos 2023
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Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior

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Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the sunglasses-wearing habits, the level of knowledge about the purpose of wearing sunglasses and the awareness of the effects of sunlight on ocular tissues among patients attending the outpatient clinic. Methods: Between January and March 2023, a questionnaire was administered to people who visited the ophthalmology clinic at the Elbistan State Hospital. 250 people who volunteered to participate in the survey were included in this cross-sectional study. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions. Results: The mean age of the 250 participants (56% female and 44% male) was 41.94±15.31 years. 90.5% of the villagers, all the illiterate participants and 54.1% of the unemployed participants stated not to know about UV. 82.9% of the university graduates and 80% of the office workers reported knowing about UV. Illiterate participants reported buying sunglasses based on brand and price; most university graduates reported buying sunglasses based on UV protection. When asked about the purpose of wearing sunglasses, most men reported it was to prevent glare, while most women reported it was for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons. 90.5% of villagers and 83.8% of illiterates reported wearing sunglasses for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons. 84.2% of university graduates reported that it was used to protect the eye tissues from the harmful rays of the sun. Conclusion: The study highlights the lack of awareness of sunlight in society and the general lack of sun protection, suggesting the need for health education programs. Informative public service announcements and videos on the topic have been suggested.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer), Sağlık ve Toplum Hizmetleri

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2023

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Temmuz 2023

Kabul Tarihi

14 Ağustos 2023

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2023 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çetinkaya, Z. (2023). Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, 10(2), 74-84. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1333870
AMA
1.Çetinkaya Z. Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior. ODU Tıp Derg. 2023;10(2):74-84. doi:10.56941/odutip.1333870
Chicago
Çetinkaya, Zekeriya. 2023. “Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 10 (2): 74-84. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1333870.
EndNote
Çetinkaya Z (01 Ağustos 2023) Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 10 2 74–84.
IEEE
[1]Z. Çetinkaya, “Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior”, ODU Tıp Derg, c. 10, sy 2, ss. 74–84, Ağu. 2023, doi: 10.56941/odutip.1333870.
ISNAD
Çetinkaya, Zekeriya. “Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 10/2 (01 Ağustos 2023): 74-84. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1333870.
JAMA
1.Çetinkaya Z. Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior. ODU Tıp Derg. 2023;10:74–84.
MLA
Çetinkaya, Zekeriya. “Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, c. 10, sy 2, Ağustos 2023, ss. 74-84, doi:10.56941/odutip.1333870.
Vancouver
1.Zekeriya Çetinkaya. Investigation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors About Sunglasses and Ultraviolet Light Protection Sunglasses Wearing Behavior. ODU Tıp Derg. 01 Ağustos 2023;10(2):74-8. doi:10.56941/odutip.1333870

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