Znanje učenika srednjih škola o delovanju sunca: poređenje rezultata iz 2008, 2012. i 2016. godine

Abstract

U Srbiji nikada nije bilo organizovane kampanje ili značajnijih edukativnih programa o zaštiti od sunca, zbog čega je uloga medija izuzetno velika. Međutim, kako se tokom navedenog perioda odnos prema edukaciji stanovništva o temama od značaja za zdravlje menjao, tako se menjalo i njihovo znanje i ponašanje na suncu. Cilj rada je bio da se prati promena nivoa znanja učenika srednjih škola o efektima UV zračenja. Ispitivanje je izvršeno u periodu od 2008-2016. godine, u intervalima od 4 godine. Ispitivanje nivoa znanja izvršeno je u okviru edukativne intervencije o zaštiti od sunca, pomoću namenskog testa sa ponuđenim odgovorima. U ispitivanju sprovedenom u proleće 2008, 2012. i 2016. godine su učestvovali 16- i 17-godišnji učenici beogradskih srednjih škola. Ispitivanje je pokazalo da interesovanje srednjoškolaca za ovu temu postoji, ali se nivo znanja menja, zato je potrebno organizovati redovne edukativne programe i više angažovati medije.

In Serbia, it has never been organized skin cancer prevention campaign or significant sun protection educational intervention, and media has a huge influence. During period between 2008 and 2016, interest of media to educate people about health related topics changed a lot, so changed the populations knowledge and behavior on the sun. The aim of this article was to compare the level of students knowledge about UV rays effects on the skin. Investigation included results of questionnaires fulfilled in the spring of 2008, 2012 and 2016 in high school in Belgrade. The questionnaire consisted of nine three-choice questions about sun effects on the skin, ozone layer, properties of UV rays, the cause of skin cancer, importance of sunglasses use, possibility of dark tan to prevent health consequences of sun rays, what is the definition od SPF, and importance of after-sun skin care. Data from these tests for all 3 years were analyzed by the Pearson`s chi square test, and presented by table and graphic. Although the students are interested in this topic, their knowledge about sun protection gradually disappears. It is important to find a way – a channel to send them all necessary information about sun protection and skin cancer prevention, even though media interest for this subject no longer exists.