Attitudes, behaviors and beliefs of urban adult Filipinos on sunlight exposure: A qualitative study
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.033.01.06
- Author:
Marc Gregory Yu
1
;
Nina Castillo-Carandang
2
;
Maria Elinor Grace Sison
3
;
Angelique Bea Uy
4
;
Katrina Lenora Villarante
5
;
Maria Patricia Deann Maningat
1
;
Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco
1
;
Eileen Abesamis-Cubillan
3
Author Information
1. Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital
2. Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
3. Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital
4. Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital
5. Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philippine General Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sunlight exposure;
Adult Filipino
- MeSH:
Urban Health;
Public Health;
Qualitative Research
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2018;33(1):37-43
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of urban adult Filipinos on sunlight exposure as an initial step in the development and validation of a culturally-appropriate questionnaire.
Methodology:Focus groups were conducted among urban Filipinos 19 years old and above (n=38). The transcribedresults underwent qualitative content and thematic analyses and were used to develop a conceptual framework.
Results:Qualitative analysis revealed four main themes of sunlight exposure: internal influences, external influences,perceived benefits, and perceived risks. Both internal and external influences lead to perceived risks and benefits.Consequently, the perceived benefits (or lack) of sunlight exposure influence an individual’s attitude towards vitamin D supplementation; whereas the perceived risks of sunlight exposure influence an individual’s attitude towards the needfor sun protection
Conclusion:The attitudes, behaviors and beliefs of urban adult Filipinos on sunlight exposure are influenced by bothinternal and external factors, that in turn lead to perceived risks and benefits. An increased awareness of these factorsis necessary to establish future recommendations on proper sunlight exposure in this population. The study results willbe used to develop and validate a culturally-appropriate sunlight exposure questionnaire.
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