Table 1.

Examples of feedback messages

Type of skin feedback	“Your answers show that you are not often in the shade between 12 p.m. and 3p.m., and/or that you do not often wear a cap to protect yourself against the sun. As your doctor may have told you, people with a type 1 skin have the largest risk of getting sunburn. Burning of the skin can lead to getting skin cancer (again). Therefore it is important with your light skin type and skin cancer diagnosis to protect yourself very well against the sun.”
Sunscreen use feedback	“You mentioned that you use sunblock with protection factor 4. This factor (SPF) indicates the protection against UVB-radiation (sunburn). It is also important to know that SPF is universal. Two products with the same SPF (from whatever brand) will offer the same protection. You mentioned before that you have skin type 1, which means that you use a sunblock with an insufficiently protection factor. Did you know that there are sunblocks that protect you against UVB-radiation as well as UVA-radiation (aging of the skin)? You can see this on the special logo on the label: A circle with the letters UVA in it.”
Attitude feedback	“Your answers show that you see few advantages of protecting your skin. Perhaps you may not know all these advantage. Studies show that if you use proper protection you burn less quickly, and you lower the chance of getting skin cancer. You also lower the chance of getting skin cancer back, in case you have had skin cancer in the past. Furthermore, it slows down the aging of your skin. You will therefore stay young looking for longer, which many people find pleasant.”
Social Support feedback	“Your answers show that you do not receive any social support from your family, because of their opinion and behavior. That is unfortunate, because when people feel supported, it is easier for them to perform a certain behavior. Perhaps you can discuss this topic with your family, so that they can see the benefits of responsible tanning.”
Self-efficacy feedback	“Your answers show that you find it rather difficult to protect yourself when outside. This is understandable, and you are definitely not the only one! It is not always easy to protect yourself as well as possible in various situations. There will always be situations in which it can be difficult to protect yourself. You can prepare yourself for these difficult situations. Some people think about such situations and then come up with a plan to determine how they can protect themselves in these situations. This helps them, and possibly you too? It never hurts to try! Good luck!”
Intention feedback	“You mention that you do not plan on applying sunscreen on a sunny day. Perhaps you find the use of sunblock awkward or uncomfortable? Did you know that there are currently sunscreens on the market that are not sticky? If you really do not want to use sunblock, you can also use different ways of protection, like staying in the shade as much as possible, or wearing protective clothing and a cap. Perhaps you were already planning on this?”