PREVENTION OF NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF SUNBATHING

Teoretična izhodišča. Sonce ima zelo pomembno vlogo v našem življenju, saj sodeluje pri nastajanju vitamina D, ki je pomemben pri izgradnji kosti. Zavedati pa se moramo, da ima prekomerno izpostavljanje sončnim žarkom škodljive posledice na naše telo. Posledice se seštevajo in povzročajo pozne posledice prekomernega izpostavljanja. Najnevarnejša posledica je kožni rak. Namen. Namen diplomskega dela je predstaviti pomen zaščite telesa pred škodljivimi vplivi sonca, vlogo medicinske sestre pri ozaveščanju populacije o škodljivosti sonca, ter z raziskavo ugotoviti kako se ljudje zaščitijo pred soncem in ali upoštevajo ukrepe za zaščito pred soncem. Metodologija raziskovanja. V raziskovalnem delu diplomskega dela smo uporabili kvantitativno metodo dela. Kot instrument raziskovanja smo uporabili anketni vprašalnik, ki je obsegal 18 vprašanj zaprtega in odprtega tipa. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 72 naključno izbranih oseb starih nad 18 let. Raziskava je potekala v enem izmed zdravstvenih domov na območju občine Šentjur. Rezultati. Raziskava je pokazala, da so anketirane osebe dobro seznanjene s škodljivostmi prekomernega sončenja in, da v večini uporabijo vsaj eno zaščitno sredstvo za zaščito pred soncem. Zelo malo število vprašanih zaščitnih sredstev ne uporablja. Največ informacij anketirani dobijo preko medijev in spleta, najmanj pa od zdravstvenih delavcev. Izobrazba ima vpliv na informiranost s tega področja, saj imajo tisti z višjo izobrazbo boljše znanje in v večji meri uporabljajo zaščitna sredstva. Diskusija in zaključek. Največ informacij o škodljivosti prekomernega sončenja in uporabi zaščitnih sredstev ljudje dobijo iz medijev. Ti pogosto izpostavljajo škodljivosti prekomernega sončenja in pomembnost uporabe zaščitnih sredstev, vendar se v medijih pogosto pojavljajo tudi posnetki in slike lepo porjavelih oseb, na primer manekenk, igralk,... Številni ljudje se zgledujejo po teh osebah, saj hočejo imeti zagorelo polt in se ne zavedajo, da s tem, ko se prekomerno izpostavljajo soncu škodujejo svojemu zdravju. Zdravstveni delavci moramo posebno pozornost nameniti osveščanju ljudi o škodljivosti prekomernega sončenja in uporabi zaščitnih sredstev.Theoretical background. The sun plays a very important role in our lives as involved in the production of vitamin D, which is important in building bones. We must be aware that excessive exposure to the sun\u27s rays harmful effects on our body. The consequences are cumulative and cause late effects of excessive exposure. The most dangerous consequence is skin cancer. Purpose. The aim of the thesis is to present the importance of protecting the body against the harmful effects of the sun, the role of nurses in raising awareness of the population about the harmful effects of the sun, and a survey to determine how people are protected from the sun and or taking measures to protect against the sun. Research methodology. In the research part of the thesis we used a quantitative method of work. As an instrument of research, we used a questionnaire that included 18 questions of closed and open-ended type. The study involved 72 randomly selected persons aged over 18 years. The study was conducted in one of the health centers in the municipality of Šentjur. Results. Research has shown that people are well aware of the harmfulness excessive sunbathing and the most used protective equipment is sunscreen. A very small number of respondents protective equipment does not apply. Most respondents receive information through the media and the Internet, but at least from health workers. Education has an impact on informed in this area, since those with higher education better knowledge and greater use of protective equipment. Discussion and conclusion. Most information on the dangers of excessive tanning and the use of protective equipment people get from the media. They often write about the harmful effects of excessive tanning and the importance of the use of protective equipment, but the media often appear as clips and pictures of beautiful tan people, for example, fashion models, actresses ... Many people are inspired by these people, because they want to have a tan, and they do not realize that, by excessive exposure to sunlight is harmful to his health. Health care professionals, we must pay special attention to educate people on the dangers of excessive tanning and the use of protective equipment