Understanding roofers’ sun protection behaviour: A qualitative study

Abstract

The incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma (KC), which includes squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and actinic keratosis (AK), has steadily increased in the last few decades; moreover, KC is the most common malignancy in Caucasians worldwide.¹ As exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the main risk factor for KC,² outdoor workers bear a high risk for KC.^2,3 Therefore, SCC and AK were officially recognised as occupational diseases in Germany in 2015.³ Despite several efforts to improve sun protection behaviour (SPB),⁴ it remains insufficient among outdoor workers, particularly among those in younger age groups.^4,5 As roofing is one of the most UVR‐exposed professions in Germany,⁶ behavioural change among roofers regarding sun protection is essential.

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