Validation of the Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI) in Greek: An Instrument for Measuring Children’s Sun Protection Propensity

Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer worldwide, has been linked to overexposure ultraviolet radiation (UVR) without protection. As skin is a preventable there pressing need adopt health-promoting behaviors early in life. The Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI) an instrument for evaluating adults’ sun exposure habits propensity increase protection with widely accepted validity reliability Swedish, English, German. present study aims validate SEPI children Greek. Data was collected from 127 primary school students Cyprus who completed twice within two weeks. Internal consistency calculated by Cronbach’s alpha 0.69 all 13 items included SEPI. A statistically significant (p < 0.01) strong positive correlation coefficient (Pearson’s r = 0.63) measured between total scores parts 1 2. Test–retest stability high (ρ > 0.5, p but one. In conclusion, Greek version demonstrates reasonable internal consistency, as at relatively acceptable level. It can be used prevention interventions assessing habits, among students.