Assessment of a new questionnaire for self-reported sun sensitivity in an occupational skin cancer screening program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sun sensitivity of the skin is a risk factor for the development of cutaneous melanoma and other skin cancers. Epidemiological studies on causal factors for the development of melanoma must control for sun sensitivity as a confounder. A standardized instrument for measuring sun sensitivity has not been established yet. It is assumed that many studies show a high potential of residual confounding for sun sensitivity. In the present study, a new questionnaire for the assessment of self-reported sun sensitivity is administered and examined.

Methods

Prior to an occupational skin cancer screening program, the 745 participating employees were asked to fill in a questionnaire for self-assessment of sun sensitivity. The questionnaire was developed by experts of the workin

SUBMITTER: Tacke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2582222 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature