Sunscreen use in NCAA collegiate athletes: Identifying targets for intervention and barriers to use

► NCAA athletes are at increased for skin cancer with 4 hours/day and 10 months/year of sun exposure. ► Despite 96% agreement that sunscreen prevents skin cancer, 43% never use sunscreen. ► Having a coach speak about sunscreen was associated with increased use. ► Female gender and perceived risk for cancer significantly predicted sunscreen use. ► Targeted education for sun safety is vital in this high-risk athlete population.