biostudies-literatureUnknown8Tacke J<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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 workinBMC dermatology4https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC2582222biostudies-literatureAssessment of a new questionnaire for self-reported sun sensitivity in an occupational skin cancer screening program.PMC2582222Dietrich JReifferscheid ASteinebrunner BTacke JfalseAssessment of a new questionnaire for self-reported sun sensitivity in an occupational skin cancer screening program.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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 workin2008-01-01T00:00:00Z2008 Oct2025-04-04T12:51:24.131Z2019-03-27T00:19:19ZS-EPMC25822221895049610.1186/1471-5945-8-4