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Table 1 Group and participant characteristics

From: Not part of my routine: a qualitative study of use and understanding of UV forecast information and the SunSmart app

Notation

Method

UV Index use

Group characteristics

Participants

Age (years)

Residence

Parent

Gender

FG1

Focus group

New

25–34

Metro

No

Females: 4

Males: 4

FG2

Focus group

New

25–34

Metro

Yes

Females: 4

Males: 4

FG3

Focus group

New

18–25

Metro

No

Females: 4

Males: 4

FG4

Focus group

New

35–45

Metro

Yes

Females: 3

Males: 4

FG5

Focus group

New

18–24

Regional

No

Females: 4

Males: 3

FG6

Focus group

New

35–44

Regional

Yes

Females: 4

Males: 3

I1-I15

Interview

Existing:

Use < 1 yr.: 5

Use ≥1 yr.:10

22–62

Mixed

Mixed

Females: 8

Males: 7

  1. Key themes and quotes are summarised in three sections:
  2. i) Understanding of information about UV radiation and its effect on health
  3. ii) Use of UV forecast information
  4. iii) Effectiveness of the SunSmart app to improve sun protection behaviours