Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk
Why will women go out of their way to harm themselves if it means they will look more attractive? This research question has been discussed by a number of researchers who are interested in the study of the negative effects of sunbeds. A large body of research is focused on investigation of the effects of sunbathing procedures on human health, as well as the consequences of systematic artificial tanning behaviors. The majority of studies are quantitative research studies that are aimed at quantifying the unidentified problem through generating numerical data in statistical findings. This type of research is utilized to measure various variables, such as attitudes, opinions, and behaviors, to provide generalization of results from a larger sample population.Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk
In the article “Health, risk and sunbed use: A qualitative study,” researchers Craic D. Murray and Elizabeth Turner explore the experiences of using sunbeds, placing emphasis on the qualitative approach. It is an exploratory research that is aimed at gaining an understanding of the major reasons, opinions, and motivations to explain the identified research. The use of semi-structured interviews allowed researchers to obtain valuable information about sunbed procedures. 18 participants provided their responses. Researchers used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, which led to the development of five themes, which could determine the major reasons why participants use sunbeds. Researchers found that continued use of sunbeds was “due to a feeling that it enhanced the way participants looked, despite all participants acknowledging that the tan a sunbed produces is not necessarily healthy and carries the risk of skin cancer” (Murray & Turner 67).Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk Research findings show that engagement in and maintenance of sunbed use depended on participants as many of them called their tanning behavior as addictive. Also, researchers found that many participants were more concerned about the growth of aging effects of artificial tanning on human health rather than by the risk of skin cancer there is much evidence that sunbed use is considered to be a risk factor for skin cancer, namely cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Researchers Caradee Y. Wright, Patricia N. Albers, Anthony I. Reeder, and Angela Mathee are focused on exploring sunbed facilities in South Africa prior to implementation of sunbed regulations. They suggest that sunbeds should be regulated because of the negative effects of these procedures on human health. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), sunbeds are classified as “carcinogenic to humans” (Wright et al. 1). Also, the World Health Organization provides recommendations “against the use of tanning devices for cosmetic purposes, but recognized the need for guidance to reduce the risks associated with their widespread use” (Wright et al., 1). Researchers used yellow pages data and web-advertised data to identify the facilities which provide sunbed procedures to consumers.
researchers Katharina Diehl, Christina Bock, Eckhard W. Breitbart, Rudiger Greinert, and Sven Schneider explore the effects of sunbed use in human health, considering the fact that it is a widely recognized risk factor for development of skin cancer. They place emphasis on the need for developing cost-efficient interventions aimed at reduction of the negative effects of sunbeds on human health. In order to determine what intervention should be useful, it is critical to assess the awareness of potential health risks of sunbed use. There different groups of participants involved in the study, including current, former, and never users, and current users with differing risk profiles. The methods utilized by researchers in their study allowed assessing risk awareness through the use of items which addressed the potential risks of sunbed procedures, including birthmarks, history of frequent sun-burning in childhood, and family history of skin cancer. There were 4851 participants engaged in research study. The results of the study showed that many people were unaware of the risks associated with sunbeds. Researchers found that “low risk awareness among current users suggests the need for targeted interventions to reduce or discontinue sunbed use” (Diehl et al. 291).Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk
Hence, literature review points out to the fact that many people are unaware of the potential risks associated with sunbed use; therefore, the proper interventions should be developed to reduce the negative effects of sunbed use on human health. In general, these peer-reviewed articles contribute to research study as they provide much valuable information on the effects of sunbed use in human health.
These articles give explanation to the reasons of women’s desire to look attractive due to regular tanning behavior,
The key goal is to synthesize the selected studies in order to draw relevant conclusions. The use of a systematic review allows formulating research question in a proper way due to identification and synthesis of relevant research studies. In systematic review, it is possible to synthesise both qualitative and quantitative studies. It would be better to separate these studies to draw relevant conclusions on the identified research question. According to Michael Saini and Aron Shlonsky, “in the systematic review approach of conducting separate synthesis of quantitative and qualitative studies, each synthesis can enhance the applicability and relevance of the other” (85). The review of academic sources and the proper systematic review methods allow clarifying where the answer to the research question really lies. The use of a systematic review can help to answer the research question about the causes and effects of sunbed use. There is a need for addressing the evidence taken from different research studies in order to assess the prevalence of the identified problem, the correlation of variables, and developing the proper interventions to address the problem. It is necessary to write a protocol, identify review methods and types of research designs that will be selected for the analysis and synthesis. The following five steps should be taken to conduct a systematic review: framing a question for review, identifying relevant research studies, assessing the quality of studies, summarising he evidence, and interpreting the findings (Khan et al. 118). According to experts, “The generally low quality of available studies means that the results must be interpreted with caution” (Khan et al. 118).Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk
Thus, it becomes clear that the review of academic sources allows drawing relevant conclusions on the causes and effects of sunbed use. The systematic review should be designed in a way that gives answer to the research question. In other words, the review of relevant qualitative and quantitative studies can help to determine why women go out of their way to harm themselves if it means they will look more attractive.Discussion of Sunbeds & Skin Cancer Risk