Sun Exposure and Protection Index (Sepi) and Self-Estimated Sun Sensitivity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13911818 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karin Widemar (Linköping University, corresponding author), Magnus Falk (0000-0001-6688-3860, Linköping University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 437-451 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Primary Prevention (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0278-095X • E-ISSN: 1573-6547 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10935-018-0520-0 |
| PMID | 30117029 |
| OpenAlex | W2885686583 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 21 |
The incidence of skin cancer is increasing worldwide, mostly because of increasing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. The Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI) questionnaire, developed in Linköping and validated in Sweden and Australia, is used to map sun habits, sun protection behaviour, and readiness to increase sun protection. We sought to examine differences in sun habits or sun protection behaviour and propensity to increase sun protection, based on SEPI as related to self-estimated skin UV sensitivity according to the Fitzpatrick classification. The study population comprised students at Linköping University, who were asked to complete the SEPI questionnaire. We examined differences in sun habits and sun protection behaviour according to skin type and gender. Individuals with lower UV sensitivity had significantly riskier sun habits and sun protection behaviour and were significantly less likely to increase sun protection. Women spent significantly more time tanning than men, more time in the midday sun, used sunscreen more frequently, and were more likely to seek the shade for sun protection. Individuals with higher UV sensitivity were significantly more likely to increase sun protection; individuals with low UV sensitivity tended to have a riskier attitude to sunbathing. In conclusion, self-estimated skin type and gender are important factors influencing sun exposure habits and sun protection behaviour
Cancer · Environmental health · Incidence (geometry · Skin cancer · Sun exposure · Sun protection · Sunbathing · Sunlight · Ultraviolet radiation · Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure · Medicine · Skin Protection and Aging · Urban Green Space and Health · Dermatology
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