Sun‐Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour in Western Saudi Arabia: Implications for Psycho‐Oncology Prevention Services
Despite moderate awareness, significant knowledge gaps and a knowledge-action gap hinder melanoma prevention in this high-UV region. Culturally tailored interventions targeting misconceptions and behavioural barriers, particularly among males and individuals with lower educational attainment, are essential. These findings inform the development of evidence-based strategies to reduce melanoma risk in Saudi Arabia and similar high-UV settings.
Authors
- Arwa Flemban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8761-4280)
- Saeed M. Kabrah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2992-8497)
- Samar N Ekram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2337-7172)
- Najla Al-Harbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8009-9502)
- Hanan M. Abd Elmoneim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1715-5060)
- Basmah M. Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4183-0353)
- Halah Tariq Albar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0753-7453)
- Abdulaziz A. Alotaibi
- Ragad Adel Baghdadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8068-6281)
- Asmaa A. Alabbadi
- Maryam K. Alhawsawi
Institutions
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- Minia University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psycho-Oncology
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.70273
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.01
Funders
- Umm Al-Qura University