Open AccessAWARENESS OF USAGE OF SUNSCREENS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KANDY, SRI LANKA
Author(s) -
N.g. P.d. Nawarathna,
H. M. D. R. Herath,
D. B. Mahinda Wickramarathne,
M. H. F. Sakeena,
C. B. Gunawardhane,
S. H. T Sudeshika
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/international journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2656-0097
pISSN - 0975-1491
DOI - 10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i1.11863
Subject(s) - sri lanka , psychology , medicine , socioeconomics , sociology , tanzania
Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate the awareness of usage of sunscreens among school children in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Methods: School children (138) who do outdoor sports were recruited from six schools. Knowledge and attitudes towards the usage and application of sunscreens were assessed using a researcher administered questionnaire. Statistical analyses were done using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS version-16). Results: Among the school children who do outdoor sports, 71 (51.4%) of participants used sunscreens and 67 (48.6%) of participants did not use sunscreens. Conclusion: According to the results most of the school children have a lack of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards the usage of sunscreens.