Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: those who screened positive for tanning dependence, 31% were grouped as screening positive for BDD, SAD, and elevated stress, compared with 2% who screened positive for these 3 measures among those without tanning dependence.The study has some limitations.Owing to the small number of participants who screened positive for all 3 variables (n = 11), we could not assess the association between comorbidity and tanning dependence via inferential statistics.Furthermore, the cross-sectional design of the study prevented it from addressing temporal relationships.In addition, assessment of psychiatric disorders was based on validated screening instruments, which may not correspond perfectly with physician-based diagnostic assessment.Results of the present study may have implications for the clinical care of frequent tanners.Given the high level of psychiatric disorders observed among frequent indoor tanners, it may be prudent for dermatologists to screen patients, or at least those who are frequent tanners, for SAD, BDD, and perceived stress.Physicians are encouraged to refer patients who screen positive for 1 or more of these psychiatric disorders to mental health professionals for behavioral or pharmacological interventions or both.Furthermore, interventions to stop tanning dependence may require addressing underlying psychological factors.
Source: JAMA Dermatology
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Department of Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Mental Health, National Cancer Institute
OpenAlex ID: W2272607065