Test of Interventions to Prevent Skin Cancer Among Danes on Vacation in High UV Index Sunny Destinations

Summary

The aim of the study is to test a series of developed effective interventions targeting Danes going on vacation to sunny destinations to decrease sunburn by increasing use of shade, hats, protective clothing, and sunscreen to prevent skin cancer in the Danish population. It has been estimated that up to 90 % of all skin cancers could be avoided by behavioral changes. One of the main sources of UVR exposure in the Danish population is vacations to destinations with high UV index (UVI).

Conditions

• Sunburn
• Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
• Skin Cancer
• Malignant Melanoma
• Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
• Keratinocyte Skin Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Other: Control Group - Minimal Intervention

Basic Campaign Folder

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Protection Routine 1

New folder, sun advice of Danish Sun Safety Campaign, rationale, prioritization, overview of sun prevention. Activity planner with outdoor activities like bathing, sports and excursions before and after noon (UVI maximum) and indoor activities; shopping, lunch, relaxation and transportation in middle of day and possibility to plan vacation to minimize risk. Instructions for download of UV-App includes use of alert, and information about the features of the app; how to be informed of current UV risk before and during vacation. Link for download of the app is sent by text-message and e-mail. Skintype guide is included in the app and as an individual entity. It includes scoring questions about tan and burn reaction in the sun, a color scale, eye and hair color and freckles. Participants get a description of their skin type and examples of time their particular skin type will resist the sun before erythema occurs at particular UV-levels and functions as an eye-opener.

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Protection Routine 2

The sunscreen application instruction is based on a recently developed thorough application instructions for use of sunscreen to counter the problems and deficits of current sunscreen use. It describes every part of the body, the needed volume for that part and application patterns. The package will also include a hat specifically designed for protection and comfort and the availability of a hat will function to increase the use of hat. The hat is simple bucket hat version with a brim, cheap, in light fabric and foldable for easy packing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Brian Køster

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

99 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2018-08-01

Primary Completion

2019-01-11

Completion

2019-01-11

Countries

• Denmark

Study Locations