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Table 1 Sun safe behaviors of both parents and the child himself or herself

From: Childhood sun safety at different ages: relations between parental sun protection behavior towards their child and children’s own sun protection behavior

 

Behaviors

N of items

Exemplary item

Executive behaviors:

1. Sunscreen use

Parents towards their child

Primary behavior

- Sunscreen application in general

Sub-behaviors

- Using a minimum of SPF 30

- Applying sunscreen at least 30 min before sun exposure

- Reapplying sunscreen every two hours

(8 items; 4 in planned situations, 4 in incidental situations)

‘To what extent did you make sure your child was sufficiently protected with sunscreen when he/she was at the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities?’

(1. Never - 5. Always)

 

Parental perception of child’s behavior

- Applying sufficient sunscreen

(2 items; 1 in planned situations, 1 in incidental situations)

‘My child applies sunscreen sufficiently when he/she goes to the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities.’

(1. Never - 5. Always, 6. I don’t know)

2. Wearing UV-protective clothing

Parents towards their child

Primary behavior

- Wearing UV-protective clothing

Sub-behaviors

- Wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt

- Wearing a cap or hat

- Wearing sunglasses

(8 items; 4 in planned situations, 4 in incidental situations)

‘To what extent did you make sure your child was wearing UV-protective clothing when he/she was at the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities?’

(1. Never - 5. Always)

 

Parental perception of child’s behavior

- Wearing UV protective clothing

(2 items; 1 in planned situations, 1 in incidental situations)

‘My child puts on UV-protective clothing when he/she goes to the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities.’

(1. Never - 5. Always, 6. I don’t know)

3. Seeking shade

Parents towards their child

- Staying in the shade between 12 and 3 PM

(2 items; 1 in planned situations, 1 in incidental situations)

‘To what extent did you make sure your child was in the shade between 12 and 3 PM when he/she was at the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities?’

(1. Never - 5. Always)

 

Parental perception of child’s behavior

- Seeking shade during a sunny day

(2 items; 1 in planned situations, 1 in incidental situations)

‘My child seeks shade when he/she goes to the beach or swimming pool/engaged in other outdoor activities.’

(1. Never - 5. Always, 6. I don’t know)

Supportive behavior

Parents towards their child

- Supporting the child’s own executive behavior

(2 items; 1 in planned situations, 1 in incidental situations)

‘To what extent did you support your child to make sure he/she could protect himself or herself sufficiently?’

(1. Never - 5. Always)