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. 2022 Apr 1;10:857553. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.857553

Table 3.

Knowledge of sun risks and behavior in the sun.

Question Answers Questionnaire 1 (T = 0 weeks) n = 27 Questionnaire 2 (T = 16 weeks) n = 17
Must apply Correct 15 (56%) 13 (77%)
sunscreen even when it is overcast Incorrect 12 (44%) 4 (24%)
Sun exposure is Correct 22 (82%) 17 (100%)
the primary cause of skin cancer Incorrect 5 (19%)
If I have tan skin I Correct 1 (4%) 2 (12%)
no longer need to apply sunscreen Incorrect 26 (96%) 15 (88%)
When the sun shines: (only “yes”) I spend as much time as possible outdoors 14 (52%) 9 (53%)
I always use sun protection 15 (56%) 9 (53%)
I seek shelter in the shade or stay indoors 15 (56%) 8 (47%)
I spend >3 h outdoors on my days off work 17 (63%) 12 (71%)
Sunscreen use at Is important to me 17 (63%) 11 (65%)
work (only “yes”) Is easily fitted into my working day 18 (67%) 14 (82%)
Is something I do before I start working outdoors 16 (59%) 8 (47%)