Citation :

Marshall James P. Dantic, Rikki Mae Vergara, Angela Diana Pareja, Luz Delos Reyes, Trixie Rubi Dagan, Michael Denn T. Charita, 2024. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of College Students towards the Health Effects of Sun Exposure" International Journal of Community Empowerment & Society Administration [IJCESA]  Volume 1, Issue 1: 19-24.

Abstract :

The aim of this study is to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices among college students towards the health effects of the sun exposure. This study utilizes a descriptive research design where in true or false assessment test and survey checklist was the main instruments in gathering the required data. There are One hundred fifty (150) college students have served as respondents. The study checked if there was inter relationship between the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards sun exposure using ANOVA and Pearson R. The study found that the majority of respondents are female and slightly knowledgeable about sun exposure's health effects. They have an agreeable attitude and sometimes practice positive actions. Gender differences in attitudes and practices are significant, but there is no difference in knowledge level. Lastly, there is a weak correlation between knowledge, attitudes, and practices among college students.

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Keywords :

Knowledge, Attitude, Health Effects, Sun Exposure.