Sun exposure habits with regard to skin cancer Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
The participants were consecutively computer-randomised to the three intervention groups, at registration in the reception of the healthcare centre. All participants completed a questionnaire mapping
Sponsors
County Council of Östergötland
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients > 18 years of age visiting the study primary health care centre during the recruitment period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Abnormal UV-sensitivity 2. Intake of UV-sensitising medication 3. Cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sun exposure habits, measured by a questionnaire based of a number of 5-grade Likert scored question, reflecting frequency and degree of sun exposure and protection, and five questions measuring propensity to increase sun protection based on the transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Measurement time points: Baseline (at study start, prior to intervention), after 6 months, 3 years and 10 years. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome variable: Attitudes towards sunbathing, measured by a number of 5-grade Likert scored questions. Measurement time points: Baseline (at study start, prior to intervention), after 6 months, 3 years and 10 years. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed