Research Article

Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes

Table 4

Correct responses to behavior questions.

Questions% Correct response

How often do you attempt to avoid the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to reduce sun damage excluding practice/competitions?14.9% (more than 50% of the time)
How often does your sport practice/compete outside during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.?38.8% (50% or less of the time)
How often do you attempt to cover up with tightly woven clothes and hats to avoid the sun excluding practice/competitions?12.2% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you see a doctor to have he/she check your skin for potential cancerous spots or moles?20.7% (more than 50% of the time)
Do you use tanning beds?67.6% (no)
How often do you regularly use sunscreen when exposed to the sun excluding practices/competitions?24.2% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you regularly use sunscreen when exposed to the sun during practices/competitions?23% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you use the equivalent of a shot glass of sunscreen each time you apply it during non-practice/competition times?17.8% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you use the equivalent of a shot glass of sunscreen each time you apply it before practice/competitions?12.8% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you reapply sunscreen every three hours when in the sun during non-practice/competition times?16.9% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you reapply sunscreen every three hours when in the sun during practice/competitions?13.7% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you reapply sunscreen after being in the water?15.7% (more than 50% of the time)
How often do you use a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher?34.1% (more than 50% of the time)