Real-Time UV Measurement With a Sun Protection System for Warning Young Adults About Sunburn: Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Melanoma is attributable to predisposing phenotypical factors, such as skin that easily sunburns and unprotected exposure to carcinogenic UV radiation. Reducing the proportion of young adults who get sunburned may reduce the incidence of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. Advances in technology have enabled the delivery of real-time UV light exposure and content-relevant health interventions.

Objective

This study aims to examine the feasibility of young adults performing the following tasks daily: wearing a UV dosimeter, receiving text messages and real-time UV-B doses on their smartphone, and responding to daily web-based surveys about sunburn and sun protection.

Methods

Young adults aged 18-39 years (n=42) were recruited in the United States in June

SUBMITTER: Robinson JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8138709 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature