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May 15, 2026Australasian Journal of Dermatology0 citationsOpen Access

Sun‐Related Behaviours and Photoprotection Practices in an Australian Hospital Outpatient Setting: Findings From a Cross‐Sectional Survey

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JMJessica McClatchyVTVanessa TranVMVanessa Morgan

Key Points

  • To assess sun exposure behaviours and photoprotection practices in hospital outpatients.
  • Cross-sectional survey of 127 hospital outpatients.
  • Assessment of sun exposure behaviours and photoprotection practices.
  • Evaluation of the consistency and quality of photoprotection among high-risk individuals.
  • Photoprotection practices were inconsistent and often sub-optimal.
  • High-risk individuals also demonstrated poor photoprotection behaviour.
  • Findings indicate a need for improved patient education and targeted counselling.

Abstract

This cross-sectional survey of 127 hospital outpatients assessed sun exposure behaviours and photoprotection practices. Photoprotection was inconsistent and often sub-optimal, including among high-risk individuals. Findings highlight the need for improved patient education and targeted counselling to promote comprehensive, guideline-based photoprotection.

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McClatchy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b940e7dec685947abe17https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.70139
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