Table 3.

Associations between health literacy and UV exposure and protection behaviors: multivariable models

Variable (refers to past month unless otherwise specified)	Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)
UV exposure
Incidental UV exposure	1.69 (1.34–2.14)
Sunburn	0.86 (0.69–1.06)
Indoor tan	0.38 (0.31–0.48)
Sunbathe	0.77 (0.60–0.98)
Tanning oils	0.54 (0.43–0.68)
Skin protection
Sunscreen ≥ 15 on face	0.90 (0.71–1.14)
Sunscreen ≥ 15 on body	0.79 (0.62–1.00)
Shirt covering shoulders	0.89 (0.66–1.19)
Long pants	0.76 (0.58–0.99)
Hat	0.68 (0.53–0.87)
Sunglasses	0.89 (0.69–1.16)
Shade	1.00 (0.77–1.30)
Sunless tanner (ever)	1.52 (1.19–1.94)

Each model controlled for age, sex, fair skin, geographic location, education, receiving public assistance, and ability to live on income. Odds ratios that are significant at < 0.05 are italicized

^*p < 0.05

^**p < 0.01