Table 4. Facilitators and Barriers to Use Protective Clothing.
| Frequency | Facilitators | Barriers |
|---|---|---|
| Frequently useda | Cool outside | Shade conveniently available |
| Too hot for clothing | ||
| At a beach/pool/water setting | ||
| Engaged in a physical activity | ||
| Moderately usedb | Engaged in a physical activity | Already wearing sunscreen and did not need additional sun protection |
| Infrequently usedc | Outdoors in the summer during peak hours hours hours | Have a base tan |
| Wanted to protect skin for reasons other than sun protection | Wanted to look fashionable | |
| Outdoors for a longer period of time | Alone at the beach | |
| Sunny outside | ||
| Starting to get a sunburn | ||
| Comfortable clothing was available | ||
| Wanted to use clothing for modesty | ||
| Did not want to use sunscreen | ||
| At a beach/pool/water setting | ||
| Hot outside |
a
Frequently used facilitators were reported at least once by 11 or more participants. Frequently used barriers were reported by four or more participants.
b
Moderately used facilitators were reported by between five and 10 participants. Moderately used barriers were reported by three participants.
c
Infrequently used facilitators were reported by between one and four participants. Infrequently used barriers were reported by one or two participants. We acknowledge the valued aid of our study consultants, Jeanne Shoveller and Joni Mayer, as well as the valued assistance of Valerie Zamor with data analysis.