Sun-Related Behaviours and Photoprotection Practices in an Australian Hospital Outpatient Setting: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Survey.

Skin cancer, including melanoma and non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), is the most common type of malignancy in Australia []. It is highly preventable with most cases attributed to Australia's high ambient ultraviolet (UV) radiation []. Individuals at heightened risk include those on immunosuppressive medication (especially following solid organ transplantation), people with skin phototypes I or II, and those with a personal history of skin cancer or a family history of melanoma []. “Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide!” is a well‐known public health slogan across Australia which captures the five recommended strategies to protect the skin from UV []. This multifaceted approach includes wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and a wide‐brimmed hat, applying sunscreen, and seeking shade [, ]. Despite its success [], sun protection in Australian adults remains inconsistent []. To reinforce sun‐safe practices and optimise targeted counselling, clinicians need insight into patients' photoprotection knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. We present the findings of a cross‐sectional survey conducted in our hospital's Dermatology outpatient clinic, designed to enhance our understanding of sun‐exposure behaviours, associated risk factors, and engagement with photoprotection strategies within our cohort.