Assessment of a new questionnaire for self-reported sun sensitivity in an occupational skin cancer screening program

Table 4 Comparison of indicators to the RTS-score

Indicators for sun sensitivity	Spearman correlation r_s	Correct classification (%)
1: Untanned skin color	0,66	59
2: Freckles	0,54	43
3: Sensitivity to sun exposure of the face	0,65	59
4: Time until sunburn	0,74	61
5: Frequency of sunburn	0,77	53
6. Intensity of sunburn	0,61	56
7: Pigmentation after single exposure	0,68	56
8: Pigmentation after repeated exposure	0,72	68
9: Natural hair color	0,58	56
10: Eye color	0,46	39
Uter-classification	-0,45	38
Fitzpatrick-classification (single exposure)*	0,62	68
Fitzpatrick-classification (repeated exposure)**	0,65	75
Guinot-Score (SSSE)	-0,88	61

* n = 602, ** n = 617
The first ten indicators are the items of the RTS-questionnaire. The association of the indicators with the RTS-score is demonstrated using the Spearman rank correlation. The last column shows the correct classification of the indicator (four categories) compared to the RTS-score, which is categorized in four groups.

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