Translation and Validation of the Dutch Version of the Sun Exposure and Protection Index.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Skin cancer is currently the most common cancer type worldwide, and numbers are rapidly increasing. To improve primary prevention, individualised prevention strategies may be of interest as this enhances the chance of long-term behavioural change. The Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI), previously validated in multiple languages, is a tool that could help identify individuals with risky behaviour and tailor interventions to the person's propensity to change. The aim of the present study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a Dutch version of the SEPI for both usage in daily clinical practice and research.

Methods

Patients were included at primary care settings and dermatology outpatient settings in a 1:1 ratio. Participants were asked to fill

SUBMITTER: Knipping S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997267 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature