Table 2 Characteristics of sunscreen use and the frequency of sunscreen application

Using sunscreen (n)

79 (79%)

92 (92%)

0.002

Reason(s) for not using sunscreen (n)^a

-

 - It is unnecessary

13 (13%)

2 (2%)

 - It is sticky/don’t like the feel/texture

7 (7%)

5 (5%)

 - It is expensive

2 (2%)

1 (1%)

 - Using whitening cream instead

2 (2%)

1 (1%)

 - It takes too much time

1 (1%)

0 (0%)

SPF level of sunscreen ≥ 30 (n)

77 (77%)

91 (91%)

0.001

PA level of sunscreen (n)

-

 - + 

3 (3%)

0 (0%)

 - +  + 

4 (4%)

7 (7%)

 - +  +  + 

63 (63%)

74 (74%)

 - +  +  +  + 

9 (9%)

11 (11%)

Water resistant sunscreen (n)

34 (34%)

39 (39%)

0.42

Frequency of sunscreen application (n)

 Every day

52 (52%)

65 (65%)

0.02

Not every day but applied

 - When going outside/doing outdoor activities

18 (18%)

23 (23%)

-

 - On sunny days

16 (16%)

25 (25%)

-

 Reapply sunscreen when sweating/doing outdoor activities every 2 h (n)

13 (13%)

22 (22%)

0.12

 Using lip balm with sunscreen (n)

23 (23%)

42 (42%)

0.001