Table 1.
Survey Questions Used to Assess the Context of Respondents’ Most Recent Sunburns
| Question | Response options |
|---|---|
| Think about the most recent time you got sunburned, even if it happened more than 12 months ago. Did you get the sunburn from being outdoors in the sun or from using an indoor tanning device such as a sunlamp, tanning bed, or booth? | I got a sunburn from being outdoors in the sun I got a sunburn from using an indoor tanning device I don’t remember/never had a sunburn |
| The most recent time you got sunburned… | |
| How long were you outside between the hours of 10am and 4pm? | Less than half an hour (more than half an hour) up to 1 hour (more than 1 hour) up to 2 hours (more than 2 hours) up to 3 hours (more than 3 hours) up to 4 hours (more than 4 hours) up to 5 hours (more than 5 hours) up to 6 hours |
| Which parts of your body were sunburned? (select all that apply) | Face or head Neck or shoulders Back Chest or abdomen Arms or hands Legs or feet Other None of the above |
| Were you doing any of the following activities? (select all that apply) | Working outside at your home or a family/friend’s home Working at your job Traveling or vacationing for leisure Swimming or spending time in the water Engaging in physical activity other than swimming (such as walking, running, sports) Attending an outdoor event (sporting event, concert, festival, etc.) Relaxing (e.g., laying out, reading, napping, etc.) Trying to get a tan Drinking alcohol Other Don’t know/don’t remember |
| Which of the following sun protection strategies were you using? (select all that apply) | Wearing sunscreen on your face, neck, and chest (do not include makeup products that contain sunscreen) Wearing makeup that contained sunscreen on your face, neck, and chest Wearing sunscreen on exposed skin other than your face, neck, and chest Wearing a hat that shaded your face, ears, and neck such as a hat with a wide brim all around Wearing a baseball cap or sun visor Wearing a long-sleeved shirt Wearing long pants or other clothing that Reached your ankles Wearing sunglasses Staying in the shade None of the above Don’ know/remember |