Table 1.
Group and participant characteristics
| Notation | Method | UV Index use | Group characteristics | Participants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Residence | Parent | Gender | |||
| FG1 | Focus group | New | 25–34 | Metro | No |
Females: 4 Males: 4 |
| FG2 | Focus group | New | 25–34 | Metro | Yes |
Females: 4 Males: 4 |
| FG3 | Focus group | New | 18–25 | Metro | No |
Females: 4 Males: 4 |
| FG4 | Focus group | New | 35–45 | Metro | Yes |
Females: 3 Males: 4 |
| FG5 | Focus group | New | 18–24 | Regional | No |
Females: 4 Males: 3 |
| FG6 | Focus group | New | 35–44 | Regional | Yes |
Females: 4 Males: 3 |
| I1-I15 | Interview |
Existing: Use < 1 yr.: 5 Use ≥1 yr.:10 |
22–62 | Mixed | Mixed |
Females: 8 Males: 7 |
Key themes and quotes are summarised in three sections:
i) Understanding of information about UV radiation and its effect on health
ii) Use of UV forecast information
iii) Effectiveness of the SunSmart app to improve sun protection behaviours