Variation in daily ultraviolet radiation exposure and sun protection behaviours of melanoma survivors: an observational single‐arm pilot study with a wearable sensor

Abstract

Melanoma survivors are at risk to develop another melanoma and the same patterns of sun exposure that caused the initial melanoma contribute to the risk for a second melanoma.1 Despite awareness of the risk of developing another melanoma and the benefit of sun protection in modifying that risk,2 melanoma survivors often engage in unprotected episodes of sun exposure resulting in sunburn.3 While melanoma survivors initially decrease sun exposure following diagnosis, these changes are not maintained.4 This proof-of-concept study paired a wearable UV sensor with a self-report survey to explore sun protection behaviours of melanoma survivors This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.