Assessing the Influence of a TikTok Aging Filter on Young Adults' Intentions to Use Sunscreen for Skin Cancer Prevention
Perez, D.; McIntosh, A.; Zhang, R.; Rodriguez, O.; Ahn, J.
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BackgroundSkin cancer is among the most common cancers globally. With the rise of social media, platforms like TikTok are emerging as potential tools in public health. This study explored whether a TikTok aging filter could increase sunscreen use intentions. MethodsParticipants (N=230) were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (N=114), exposed to the TikTok aging filter and an educational video about ultraviolet radiation, or the control group (N=116), exposed only to the ultraviolet radiation video. A generalized linear mixed effects model was used to assess the relationship between group assignment, demographic variables, and attitudes toward sunscreen use. ResultsThe median participant age was 22 years; 56% were female, 56% were non-White, and 92% were non-Hispanic. Multivariable analyses showed significant increases in sunscreen use intentions in both groups (OR: 6.17, p<0.001), with the experimental group showing a greater increase (OR: 4.26, p<0.001). Awareness of sunscreen benefits (OR: 4.36, p < 0.001) and concern about aging from sun exposure (OR: 6.50, p < 0.001) also increased, with no significant differences between groups. ConclusionInteractive and user-tailored visualizations can more effectively enhance sunscreen use intentions than video formats alone.
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