Table 3.
Sun protection practices and sunburn prevalence reported by regional district managers at baseline.
| Characteristic | Overall Sample |
|---|---|
| N | 1113 |
| Sun Protection Practices (mean, sd)1 | |
| Sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater on my face through the use of aftershave, face lotion or make-up. | 2.61 (1.33) |
| Sunscreen with an SPF 30 or greater on my exposed body parts (not including aftershave, face lotion or make-up). | 2.98 (1.12) |
| Clothing specifically to protect my skin from the sun, such as long-sleeved shirts and pants. | 3.06 (1.10) |
| Hat with a wide-brim all the way around (this includes a hat with a flap in the back that protects the ears and the neck). | 2.48 (1.24) |
| Hat with any type of brim. | 3.78 (1.08) |
| Sunglasses. | 4.18 (1.02) |
| Limit my exposure to the sun during the mid-day hours. | 2.84 (1.00) |
| Stay mostly in the shade when it's available. | 3.29 (0.96) |
| Have sunscreen, a hat, and eye protection with me at work when I am outdoors. | 3.79 (1.01) |
| Composite sun protection score2 | 3.16 (0.65) |
| Sunburn | |
| Number of sunburns in past year (mean, sd) | 1.62 (2.99) |
| Number of sunburns in past year that occurred while working outdoors (mean, sd) |
1.10 (2.56) |
1
1 = never, 2 = rarely, 3 = sometimes, 4 = often, and 5 = always.
2
Cronbach's alpha (standardized) = 0.73.