Table 2.
Personal characteristics in relation to sun safety knowledge and practices
| Personal characteristics | n (%) | Sun safety knowledge score M (SD) | F | Sun safety practice score M (SD) | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin type | |||||
| Very pale | 384 (33) | 4.6 (0.96) | 220*** | 3.7 (0.57) | 55*** |
| Pale | 108 (10) | 3.6 (0.51) | 3.9 (0.94) | ||
| Medium | 405 (35) | 3.7 (0.52) | 3.6 (0.92) | ||
| Dark | 256 (22) | 3.0 (1.02) | 3.0 (0.83) | ||
| Sunburn in last 12 months | |||||
| Yes | 43 (4) | 3.8 (0.98) | 3.6 (0.85) | ||
| No | 1110 (96) | 3.8 (1.02) | 3.5 (0.86) | ||
| Skin check (entire body, last 12 months) | |||||
| Yes | 208 (18) | 3.4 (1.00) | 61*** | 3.7 (0.72) | 5.6* |
| No | 945 (82) | 3.9 (0.99) | 3.5 (0.88) | ||
| Skin check (exposed areas, last 12 months) | |||||
| Yes | 639 (55) | 3.7 (1.01) | 12.2** | 3.5 (0.84) | NS |
| No | 514 (45) | 4.0 (1.02) | 3.5 (0.88) | ||
M, mean; NS, not significant; SD, standard deviation.
*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001.