The association of sun sensitivity, sun protective behaviors and depression in both genders: a study based on the U.S. population
No association between sun sensitivity and depression. Stay in shade was positively associated with depression, while use sunscreen was negatively associated. Gender differences were observed: no association between sun protective behaviors and depression in males; wear long sleeves and use sunscreen may be negatively associated with depression in females.
Authors
- Rui Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3895-8989)
- X. M. Zhong
- Hongfei Mo
- Jipeng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9638-2741)
Institutions
- Fudan University (CN)
- Zhengzhou University (CN)
- Ankang City Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1505941
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.02