Face-to-face Sun Protection Training and Text Messages Improve Sun Protection Behaviour in Adolescent Organ Transplant Recipients: HIPPOlino Feasibility Study.
Adolescent organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical feasibility and acceptability of short messaging service-based sun protection recommendations for adolescent patients. Sun-protective knowledge and behaviour were also evaluated using standardized questionnaires and telephone interviews. Twenty-six organ transplant recipients aged 13-22 years participated in face-to-face sun protection training. Subsequently, participants received sun protection reminders via text messages for 4 weeks. Of the participants 95% reported that they checked text messages on a regular basis. Of the 26 organ transplant recipients 19 completed questionnaires before sun protection training and 4 weeks later; 16% (3/19) knew the meaning of the UV-index before training. After training, 74% (14/19) remembered that the term UV-index describes the maximum daily level of local UV radiation. Text message-based sun protection recommendations are well accepted and technically feasible in adolescent organ transplant recipients.
Department of Dermatology, Allergology und Phlebology, Hospital Bremerhaven, Postbrookstr. 103, DE-27574 Bremerhaven, Germany. michael.sachse@klinikum-bremerhaven.de.
Michael M
MM
Sachse
Silke
S
Böttcher
Lars
L
Pape
Gunnar
G
Wagner
Otto
O
Mehls
Günter
G
Klaus
Gudrun
G
Laschewski
Mareike
M
Barz
Ingeborg
I
Jahn
Hajo
H
Zeeb
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000367:Age Factors; D001317:Austria; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D065840:Protective Factors; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013471:Sunburn / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D060145:Text Messaging; D013997:Time Factors; D066027:Transplant Recipients / Q000523:psychology*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents