Evaluation of an intervention to increase topical sunscreen use in German outdoor workers: study protocol for the non-randomised controlled intervention study ProtExSun.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Squamous cell carcinoma and multiple actinic keratoses caused by solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) are among the most frequently recognised occupational diseases in Germany. Employees who regularly work outdoors, for example, in the construction industry, agriculture, forestry and gardening, are at a higher risk of developing occupational skin cancer. However, sun-safety behaviour in outdoor workers is currently insufficient. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention to increase sunscreen use among outdoor workers.

Methods and analysis

In this non-randomised, controlled intervention study, 234 outdoor workers from different companies in industries with outdoor working activities based in Germany will be included. The study po

SUBMITTER: Dick A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506157 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature