Assessment of Sun-Protective Attitudes and Behaviours of Australian Medical Students

Abstract

Skin cancer is a major public health concern in Australia and around the world, and UV radiation exposure is accepted as the most readily modifiable risk factor for the disease¹. The attitudes and behaviours of young adults towards sun protection play an important role in their future risk of skin cancer, and are thus an important target for sun-safety messaging.

A cross-sectional study aiming to investigate the sun-protective behaviours and attitudes of Australian medical students during both everyday outdoor activities and while travelling for leisure was conducted via an online questionnaire.

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