UV-Induced Skin Cancer Knowledge, Sun Exposure, and Tanning Behavior among University Students: Investigation of an Opportunity Sample of German University Students

Table 2

Sociodemographic characteristics of the study sample.

Age
Mean	26.25
SD	4.58
Range	19–46
Sex	n (%)
Male	15 (14.0)
Female	92 (86.0)
Self-assessed phototype according to the Fitzpatrick skin phototype classification system [40]	n (%)
Skin phototype I	1 (0.9)
Skin phototype II	34 (31.8)
Skin phototype III	54 (50.5)
Skin phototype IV	17 (15.9)
Skin phototype V	1 (0.9)
Skin phototype VI	0 (0)
Personal or family history of skin cancer	n (%)
Personal history of skin cancer	1 (0.9)
Family history of skin cancer	19 (17.8)
Nonexistent	82 (76.6)
I do not know	5 (4.7)
Currently enrolled program	n (%)
Bachelor	59 (55.1)
Master	48 (44.9)
Study course	n (%)
Health sciences	30 (28.0)
Nursing sciences	27 (25.2)
Cosmetic sciences	22 (20.6)
Electrical engineering	2 (1.9)
Metal technology	11 (10.3)
Ecotrophology	15 (14.0)
Completed apprenticeship	n (%)
Yes	84 (78.5)
No	23 (21.5)