| Tanning salons in Santiago, Chile: the knowledge of the staff in charge and the quality of information provided to potential clients before and after a new regulatory law. | |
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PMID: 19292784 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the use of artificial tanning devices has become very popular in Chile. In April, 2007, a new law was established to regulate the non-medical use of tanning beds and tanning booths. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level and quality of information provided by tanning salon staff to clients before deciding on using the services. This information was collected before and 6 months after the law was enacted by researchers visiting tanning salons posing as potential clients. METHODS: Using a previously designed questionnaire, 24 tanning salons in Santiago, Chile, were evaluated by researchers acting as potential customers without experience with artificial tanning devices. Employees were questioned using a hidden questionnaire before and 6 months after enactment of the law. RESULTS: Before the law, 25% of the establishments gave spontaneous information about the risks of using tanning beds, which increased to 45.8% after enactment of the law. Clients never received written information, either before or after enactment of the law. On both evaluations, more than 1/3 of the employees affirmed that there were no risks in using tanning beds. Before enactment of the law, only 12.5% of the tanning salons required the use of goggles, while after the law, this increased to 25% (P=NS). Only two establishments required that clients sign an informed consent form after enactment of the law. DISCUSSION: The level of knowledge among employees in tanning salons was very low and the quality of the information they provided to the clients was very poor. It was important to legislate on ultraviolet tanning services, but at present, the impact of the law has been very limited. |
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Authors:
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Claudia Salomone; Daniela Majerson; Montserrat Molgó; Mariá Luisa Sáenz de Santa María; William Romero |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 1600-0781 ISO Abbreviation: Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-18 Completed Date: 2009-07-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9013641 Medline TA: Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 86-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. csalomon@uc.cl |
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Chile Consumer Advocacy / legislation & jurisprudence Consumer Health Information / legislation & jurisprudence*, standards, statistics & numerical data Humans Professional Competence / statistics & numerical data* Questionnaires Sunbathing / education*, legislation & jurisprudence*, standards |
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