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Sun Exposure and the "Reverse Goggles Tan" as a Badge of Honor in Canadian Inuit Northern Communities.
| Τίτλος: | Sun Exposure and the "Reverse Goggles Tan" as a Badge of Honor in Canadian Inuit Northern Communities. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Shah A; Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Fadel P; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Kelly ASV; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada., Kanou M; Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.; Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Xie CR; Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Moshutz A; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Hasbani A; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.; Department of Psychology, University of Quebec in Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Dababneh S; Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Pootoo S; Municipality of Salluit, Salluit, QC, Canada., Kitishimik P; Municipality of Kuujjuarapik, Kuujjuarapik, QC, Canada., Kumarluk A; Municipality of Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuaq, QC, Canada., Litvinov IV; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.; St Mary's Research Institute, St Mary's Hospital Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada., Peláez S; Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.; Centre de Recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada. |
| Πηγή: | Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery [J Cutan Med Surg] 2026 May-Jun; Vol. 30 (3), pp. NP53-NP60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Feb 16. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Review |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9614685 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1615-7109 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 12034754 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Cutan Med Surg Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2015- : Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications Original Publication: Hamilton, ON : BC Decker |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Inuit*/psychology , Sunlight*/adverse effects , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*/ethnology , Health Behavior*/ethnology, Humans ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Adult ; Focus Groups ; Canada |
| Περίληψη: | Introduction: Sun protection behaviors are shaped by beliefs deeply rooted in culture and traditions. Understanding how beliefs shape sun protection behaviors is crucial for delivering culturally sensitive, congruent care. This is even more important in Indigenous communities where successful health promotion must align with traditional practices and local values. We explored how beliefs, shaped by cultural values, influence sun protection behaviors in Inuit residents of Nunavik. Methods: Qualitative descriptive study using focus groups to collect information was conducted from June to August 2024 in 4 Nunavik communities. Inuit residents of Nunavik were recruited through flyers, word-of-mouth, and health workers' referrals. Data was analyzed thematically, guided by the theoretical underpinnings of both the health belief model and social cognitive theory. Results: A total of 106 participants [69 women (65.1%); mean age, 47.1 years (standard deviation 13.3)] took part in 21 focus groups. The "reverse goggles tan" on the face was perceived by participants as a badge of honor and a culturally endorsed marker of identity. This tan pattern, often earned through extended time spent outdoors on the land, was associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to traditional practices such as hunting, fishing, or camping. In this way, visible sun exposure or tan/sunburn was not simply tolerated but valued, impacting clinical approaches to sun safety that define tanning primarily as a health risk. Conclusions: Sun protection beliefs among Inuit are deeply rooted in cultural identity and land-based practices. Evidence from this study will be used to advance culturally safe, health equity dermatologic care. |
| Competing Interests: | Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Inuit community; behavior; health belief model; reverse goggles tan; social cognitive theory; sun exposure; sun protection |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260216 Date Completed: 20260611 Latest Revision: 20260615 |
| Update Code: | 20260616 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/12034754261418252 |
| PMID: | 41696891 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1615-7109 |
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| DOI: | 10.1177/12034754261418252 |