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Self-estimation or Phototest Measurement of Skin UV Sensitivity and its Association with Peoples Attitudes Towards Sun Exposure
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- Falk, Magnus (author)
- Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Avdelningen för samhällsmedicin,Hälsouniversitetet,Primärvården i centrala länsdelen,Forsknings- och utvecklingsenheten för Närsjukvården i Östergötland
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- International Institute of Anticancer Research (IIAR), 2014
- 2014
- English.
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In: Anticancer Research. - : International Institute of Anticancer Research (IIAR). - 0250-7005 .- 1791-7530. ; 34:2, s. 797-803
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- BACKGROUND:Fitzpatrick's classification is the most common way of assessing skin UV sensitivity. The study aim was to investigate how self-estimated and actual UV sensitivity, as measured by phototest, are associated with attitudes towards sunbathing and the propensity to increase sun protection, as well as the correlation between self-estimated and actual UV sensitivity.PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 166 primary healthcare patients filled-out a questionnaire investigating attitudes towards sunbathing and the propensity to increase sun protection. They reported their skin type according to Fitzpatrick, and a UV sensitivity phototest was performed.RESULTS:Self-rated low UV sensitivity (skin type III-VI) was associated with a more positive attitude towards sunbathing and a lower propensity to increase sun protection, compared to high UV sensitivity. The correlation between the two methods was weak.CONCLUSION:The findings might indicate that individuals with a perceived low but in reality high UV sensitivity do not seek adequate sun protection with regard to skin cancer risk. Furthermore, the poor correlation between self-reported and actual UV sensitivity, measured by phototest, makes the clinical use of Fitzpatrick's classification questionable.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Dermatologi och venereologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Dermatology and Venereal Diseases (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Ultraviolet rays; skin neoplasms; skin type; phototest; attitudes
- MEDICINE
- MEDICIN
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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