Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States
Background Indoor tanning (IT) before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 75%. Nevertheless, IT and sunless tanning product (STP) use have gained popularity among youth. However, there are limited data on the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of both IT and STP use in a representative...
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ndltd-ETSU-oai-dc.etsu.edu-etsu-works-11362019-05-16T05:07:45Z Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States Quinn, Megan Alamian, Arsham Hillhouse, Joel J. Scott, Colleen Turrisi, Rob Baker, Katie Background Indoor tanning (IT) before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 75%. Nevertheless, IT and sunless tanning product (STP) use have gained popularity among youth. However, there are limited data on the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of both IT and STP use in a representative sample of American teens. Methods Teenage females (N = 778) aged 12–18 years were recruited as part of an on-going longitudinal study conducted between May 2011 and May 2013. Descriptive statistics explored IT and STP usage in teen females at baseline. Logistic regression was used to determine sociodemographic correlates of IT and STP use. Results Approximately 16% of female teens engaged in IT behavior and 25% engaged in using STPs. Female teens living in non-metropolitan areas were 82% more likely to indoor tan compared to those in metropolitan areas (OR = 1.82, 95% CI: 1.07–3.10). Age, geographic regions, and race increased the likelihood of IT and STP use. Conclusions Results indicate a significant proportion of teen females engage in IT and STP use. There was evidence that in teens that have never used IT before, STP use precedes IT initiation. Given the evidence for increased IT in rural populations, research focused on rural tanning bed use is needed. 2015-01-01T08:00:00Z text application/pdf https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/136 https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1136&context=etsu-works http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ ETSU Faculty Works Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University teenage females residential status indoor tanning sunless tanning product Biostatistics and Epidemiology Community and Behavioral Health Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Community Health and Preventive Medicine Dermatology |
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teenage females residential status indoor tanning sunless tanning product Biostatistics and Epidemiology Community and Behavioral Health Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Community Health and Preventive Medicine Dermatology Quinn, Megan Alamian, Arsham Hillhouse, Joel J. Scott, Colleen Turrisi, Rob Baker, Katie Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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Background
Indoor tanning (IT) before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 75%. Nevertheless, IT and sunless tanning product (STP) use have gained popularity among youth. However, there are limited data on the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of both IT and STP use in a representative sample of American teens.
Methods
Teenage females (N = 778) aged 12–18 years were recruited as part of an on-going longitudinal study conducted between May 2011 and May 2013. Descriptive statistics explored IT and STP usage in teen females at baseline. Logistic regression was used to determine sociodemographic correlates of IT and STP use.
Results
Approximately 16% of female teens engaged in IT behavior and 25% engaged in using STPs. Female teens living in non-metropolitan areas were 82% more likely to indoor tan compared to those in metropolitan areas (OR = 1.82, 95% CI: 1.07–3.10). Age, geographic regions, and race increased the likelihood of IT and STP use.
Conclusions
Results indicate a significant proportion of teen females engage in IT and STP use. There was evidence that in teens that have never used IT before, STP use precedes IT initiation. Given the evidence for increased IT in rural populations, research focused on rural tanning bed use is needed. |
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Quinn, Megan Alamian, Arsham Hillhouse, Joel J. Scott, Colleen Turrisi, Rob Baker, Katie |
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Quinn, Megan Alamian, Arsham Hillhouse, Joel J. Scott, Colleen Turrisi, Rob Baker, Katie |
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Quinn, Megan |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning and Sunless Tanning Product Use Among Female Teens in the United States |
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prevalence and correlates of indoor tanning and sunless tanning product use among female teens in the united states |
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