SUNBURN TENDENCIES IN GEORGIA Nona Magradze Mariam Rukhadze Mariam Izoria Sopio Aspanidze Masters of...
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SUNBURN TENDENCIES IN
GEORGIA
Nona Magradze
Mariam Rukhadze
Mariam Izoria
Sopio Aspanidze
Masters of University of Georgia
Tbilisi, 2013
Sunburn
Sunburn occurs when skin is burned by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, most often after being in the sun for too
long
The Sun - Harmful
Causes Sunburn
Makes Our Skin Wrinkle
Causes Skin Cancer
Causes Eye Damage
The Sun - Helpful
Keep us warm
Makes Vitamin D
Kills Germs
Makes Us Feel Good
Source:
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Method
Randomized Survey
Research Problem
Wrong Sun Safety Action Steps in Georgia
Data From the Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery
Research Procedure
Requiring young persons by Questionnaire in Swimming Pool, Cafes, Social Network
Statistics From Burns Center in Tbilisi
Research Instrument
Questionnaire
(17 Questions)
Our Respondents
Young Population: Age Range 14 – 29
Number of persons: 36 (25 Female; 11 Male)
Demographic Area: Tbilisi
Our Respondents
Skin Color:
Majority was Light/Medium
Age Range
Data Analsysis
Education: most respondents (32) had higher education
Data Analsysis
25 From 36 used go to seaside for tanning
For effective tanning use majority of our respondents don’t use any remedies
Remedies for effective tanning
Data Analysis
23 From 36 don’t reapply the lotion
No cases of hospitalization (0) Have no sufficient information
about harms of sun (18)
Data Analysis
Common Skin Problem were pigmented spots (17)
Common Symptom – Headache (25)
14 from 36 used to stay under sun rays during the peak hours
Data Analysis
Popular method of treatment after sunburn was Self-treatment by home remedies (17)
21 from 36 think that are safe from the sun's damaging rays on cloudy days
Data Analysis
Liquid intake was 2L in most cases
TV and Commercials were main sources for tanning recommendations (18)
Popular season for tanning was summer (30)
RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations
Limit time in the midday sun
The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.
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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Recommendations
Use Sunscreen
Use sunscreen of SPF 30+ generously and reapply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, playing, or exercising outdoors.
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Recommendations
Wear a Hat
A hat with a wide brim offers good sun protection for your eyes, ears, face, and the back of your neck
Recommendations for Primary Care
Arrange Trainings, Leaflets, Brochures, Posters to Educate of Population
Thank You