Sun Protective Behaviors in Daytime Outdoor Runners in Thailand
Keywords:
Daytime outdoor runners, sun protective behaviors, sunscreenAbstract
Background: Outdoor running has become popular in Thailand. However, performing outdoor activities during the daytime potentially introduces risk of harmful sun ray exposure.
Objectives: To explore the characteristics of daytime running activities and sun protective behaviors, including the demographic data of daytime runners, running behaviors, sun protective methods, reasons for not taking sun protective measures, and factors influencing the use of sun protective materials.
Materials and Methods: An online, questionnaire-based descriptive study was conducted from 1-31 May 2020 with Thai outdoor runners aged 18 years or older who had performed outdoor activities from 6 A.M. - 6 P.M. at least once during the previous year.
Results: Of all 316 completed questionnaires, 106 (33.54%) were male, 197 (62.34%) were female and 13 (4.11%) were lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQs). The average age was 36±9.68 years. The average BMI was 22.62±3.53 Kg/m2. The 44 (13.92%) participants used sunscreen only, whereas 83 (26.26%) participants used various types of sun protective equipment only. Factors that promoted sunscreen application were female (p<0.001), LGBTQs (p=0.001), and lower BMI (p=0.004). The factor that promoted the use of sun protective equipment was older age (p=0.02).
Conclusion: Less than half of all the Thai outdoor runners took proper sun protective precautions. Some participants never used sun protective materials. Therefore, Thai outdoor runners should be encouraged to increase sun protective behavior by being provided information regarding the harmful effects of sunlight.
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