OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the validity of a parental report measure of children's solar protection behaviors. METHODS: Fifty-eight children had skin color assessed twice with a colorimeter. Between measurement sessions, parents were interviewed by telephone to assess children's indoor-outdoor status and solar protection across 40 hourly intervals. RESULTS: Parental report of child's indoor-outdoor status was significantly correlated with the colorimeter values, whereas the use of sunscreen and protective clothing was not. CONCLUSIONS: This measure was feasible for assessing ultraviolet exposure in young children. The component that assessed the number of intervals spent outdoors evidenced predictive validity.
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the validity of a parental report measure of children's solar protection behaviors. METHODS: Fifty-eight children had skin color assessed twice with a colorimeter. Between measurement sessions, parents were interviewed by telephone to assess children's indoor-outdoor status and solar protection across 40 hourly intervals. RESULTS: Parental report of child's indoor-outdoor status was significantly correlated with the colorimeter values, whereas the use of sunscreen and protective clothing was not. CONCLUSIONS: This measure was feasible for assessing ultraviolet exposure in young children. The component that assessed the number of intervals spent outdoors evidenced predictive validity.
Authors: N Levine; S N Sheftel; T Eytan; R T Dorr; M E Hadley; J C Weinrach; G A Ertl; K Toth; D L McGee; V J Hruby Journal: JAMA Date: 1991-11-20 Impact factor: 56.272
Authors: Lori A Crane; Nancy L Asdigian; Anna E Barón; Jenny Aalborg; Alfred C Marcus; Stefan T Mokrohisky; Tim E Byers; Robert P Dellavalle; Joseph G Morelli Journal: Am J Prev Med Date: 2012-10 Impact factor: 5.043