Table 4.
Responses to My mother had skin cancer—is it still OK for me to tan? (N = 368)
| Response | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Referred to external source for information | 97 (26.4) |
| Yes, but reduce time/dose/frequency | 96 (26.1) |
| Yes, not a problem | 89 (24.2) |
| Cannot say/do not know | 77 (20.9) |
| Yes, at own risk/choice | 52 (14.1) |
| No, should not tan | 26 (7.1) |
| Need to come in person to discuss | 23 (6.3) |
| Yes, skin cancer is not hereditary | 21 (5.7) |
| Consider spray tanning | 20 (5.4) |
| Othera | 18 (4.9) |
| Referred to brochures in salon | 1 (0.3) |
Note. Reponses add to >100% due to multiple responses to open-ended questions
aIncludes depends on either skin type or certain individual characteristics and need to self-check skin to be safe