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:

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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.

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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