Positive Impact of UV Photography on Individual Sun Protection: A Swiss Feasibility Study.
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serval:BIB_EAEBD69E5A6C
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
Positive Impact of UV Photography on Individual Sun Protection: A Swiss Feasibility Study.
Journal
International journal of public health
ISSN
1661-8564 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1661-8556
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
69
Pages
1607604
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
This study evaluates the feasibility and impact of conveying personalized sun protection message supported by a UV photograph of the face in Switzerland.
440 adults from 14 private and public sites associated with high sun exposure received a skin cancer prevention intervention composed of a facial UV-filtered photograph and individual counselling by a trained registered nurse. Pre-/post intervention surveys assessed sun protection of participants, their skin cancer risk and reasons for behavioural change.
The range of facial UV spots' count per individual was very broad (0-590) and mainly determined by phototype, followed by age. Three months after the intervention, 61% of participants positively changed their sun protection habit both during leisure and at work. Use of all sun protection means increased. No factor could be specifically associated to that propension for change. The individualized message was perceived as the main motivation for change.
Personalized sun protection messages supported by a facial UV photograph led to significant favourable behavioural change in a highly sun-exposed population of adults.
440 adults from 14 private and public sites associated with high sun exposure received a skin cancer prevention intervention composed of a facial UV-filtered photograph and individual counselling by a trained registered nurse. Pre-/post intervention surveys assessed sun protection of participants, their skin cancer risk and reasons for behavioural change.
The range of facial UV spots' count per individual was very broad (0-590) and mainly determined by phototype, followed by age. Three months after the intervention, 61% of participants positively changed their sun protection habit both during leisure and at work. Use of all sun protection means increased. No factor could be specifically associated to that propension for change. The individualized message was perceived as the main motivation for change.
Personalized sun protection messages supported by a facial UV photograph led to significant favourable behavioural change in a highly sun-exposed population of adults.
Keywords
Humans, Switzerland, Male, Photography, Female, Feasibility Studies, Adult, Skin Neoplasms/prevention & control, Middle Aged, Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects, Sunscreening Agents/administration & dosage, Health Behavior, Young Adult, Aged, Sunburn/prevention & control, Adolescent, Face, UV photo, feasibility study, outdoor workers, personalized prevention, skin aging, skin cancer, sun exposure
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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Other
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