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Measuring exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation using a dosimetric technique: understanding participant compliance issues
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posted on 2023-05-18, 02:17 authored by Sun, J, Lucas, RM, Harrison, SL, Ingrid van der MeiIngrid van der Mei, Whiteman, DC, Mason, R, Nowak, M, Brodie, AM, Kimlin, MGPersonal ultraviolet dosimeters have been used in epidemiological studies to understand the risks and benefits of individuals' exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). We investigated the types and determinants of noncompliance associated with a protocol for use of polysulphone UVR dosimeters. In the AusD Study, 1002 Australian adults (aged 18-75 years) were asked to wear a new dosimeter on their wrist each day for 10 consecutive days to quantify their daily exposure to solar UVR. Of the 10 020 dosimeters distributed, 296 (3%) were not returned or used (Type-I noncompliance) and other usage errors were reported for 763 (8%) returned dosimeters (Type-II noncompliance). Type-I errors were more common in participants with predominantly outdoor occupations. Type-II errors were reported more frequently on the first day of measurement; weekend days or rainy days; and among females; younger people; more educated participants or those with outdoor occupations. Half (50%) the participants reported a noncompliance error on at least 1 day during the 10-day period. However, 92% of participants had at least 7 days of usable data without any apparent noncompliance issues. The factors identified should be considered when designing future UVR dosimetry studies.
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Publication title
Photochemistry and PhotobiologyVolume
90Issue
4Pagination
919-924ISSN
0031-8655Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Amer Soc PhotobiologyPlace of publication
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