Decision Tree Model vs Traditional Measures to Identify Patterns of Sun-Protective Behaviors and Sun Sensitivity Associated With Sunburn.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Understanding patterns of sun-protective behaviors and their association with sunburn can provide important insight into measurement approaches and intervention targets.

Objective

To assess whether decision-based modeling can be used to identify patterns of sun-protective behaviors associated with the likelihood of sunburn and to compare the predictive value of this method with traditional (ie, composite score) measurement approaches.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used a nationally representative sample of 31 162 US adults from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey, consisting of household interviews conducted in person and completed by telephone when necessary. Participants included civilian noninstitutionalized US adults

SUBMITTER: Morris KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6143023 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature