Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sun exposure and sun protection among female students living in high-altitude areas, Abha, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Despite good awareness and positive attitudes toward sun protection, practical application remains inconsistent. Targeted educational campaigns and culturally appropriate interventions are essential to bridging the gap between knowledge and practice. Future studies should focus on evaluating intervention effectiveness and long-term behavioral changes.

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PeerJ
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2026-01-07
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20576
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Skin Protection and Aging
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sun exposure and sun protection among female students living in high-altitude areas, Abha, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Maha Hamed Mohamed Ali
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Skin Protection and Aging
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sun exposure and sun protection among female students living in high-altitude areas, Abha, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Maha Hamed Mohamed Ali
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Abstract

Despite good awareness and positive attitudes toward sun protection, practical application remains inconsistent. Targeted educational campaigns and culturally appropriate interventions are essential to bridging the gap between knowledge and practice. Future studies should focus on evaluating intervention effectiveness and long-term behavioral changes.

PeerJVol. 14
King Khalid University (SA)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Skin Protection and Aging
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