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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, MG
Personal 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 Photobiology

Volume

90

Issue

4

Pagination

919-924

ISSN

0031-8655

Department/School

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Publisher

Amer Soc Photobiology

Place of publication

Biotech Park, 1021 15Th St, Suite 9, Augusta, USA, Ga, 30901-3158

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Copyright 2014 The American Society of Photobiology

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Behaviour and health

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