Sunscreen Use Study


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Informed Consent:
    The online survey that follows this paragraph is for research on the effectiveness of different sunscreens. You will be asked to complete this survey which will ask you questions about your sunscreen use and knowledge. This will take approximately 5 minutes.

    There are no known risks of participating in this study. Your name and contact information will not be inquired or used in any part of this study; answers are given anonymously.
    There is no known benefit of participating in this experiment, besides contributing to new insight on sunscreen use.
    When the study is complete, a full report of the findings will be written. It will in no way include your name or any other information that could identify you as an individual. You may request a copy of the completed study if you like.

    It would be greatly appreciated if you took part in this study by taking this survey. However, if you do, and wish to stop after the testing has begun, there will be no penalties.*
    Yes, I consent
    No, I do not consent


  1. What is your gender?  *


  1. What is your age?  *


  1. What is your race?  *


  1. Have you ever used sunscreen? (if No, you may mark "Don't use sunscreen" for questions 6-18 and continue on with question 19)*
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to number 5, choose the best choice for the extent of your sunscreen use:  *


  1. If you answered other to question 6, please specify the extent of your use:


  1. When you use sunscreen, what sunscreen SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is closest to the one you most commonly use?  *


  1. Why do you use this SPF? (check all that apply)*
    It offers protection from the sun
    I do not wish to tan
    I want protection, but not too much so I can still tan
    Other (specify below)
    Don't use sunscreen


  1. If you answered other to question 9, please specify why you use this SPF:


  1. When you use sunscreen, what kind do you use?  *


  1. Why do you use this kind? (check all that apply)*
    It is a reputable brand
    It costs more
    It is purchased for me
    My parents make me
    It is cheap
    Other (specify below)
    Don't use sunscreen


  1. If you answered other to question 12, please specify why you use this kind:


  1. When you use sunscreen, which form do you usually use?  *


  1. Why do you use this form? (check all that apply)*
    It offers the most protection
    It is easy to apply
    It is less expensive
    It is less visible
    It is better for my skin
    I dislike the other form
    Don't use sunscreen


  1. When you use sunscreen, to where do you usually apply it?  *


  1. When you use sunscreen, about how often do you reapply it during the time you are exposed to the sun?  *


  1. When you use sunscreen, during what seasons do you use sunscreen when exposed to the sun? (check all that apply)*
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Don't use sunscreen


  1. In your opinion, how healthy is your skin on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being extremely healthy, and 5 being extremely unhealthy?*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Elaborate on the health of your skin:*
    I have never had any skin health issues (to my knowledge)
    I have had pre-cancerous marks/areas removed
    I have leathery, wrinkly, or stretched skin
    I have or have had skin cancer
    I have had a few mild sunburns
    I have had multiple serious sunburns


  1. Have you ever seen a skin doctor about a skin condition or for a skin check-up?*
    Yes
    No


  1. How much more protection do you think a sunscreen with SPF 50 has than a sunscreen with SPF 25?  *


  1. To your knowledge, what does SPF measure protection from?  *


  1. What is your overall perception of sunscreen effectiveness on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being extremely effective and reliable, and 5 being ineffective and unreliable?*
    1 2 3 4 5





Amanda Baskett
GA