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However poor photoprotection is thought to be widespread.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study examines the influences on photoprotection behaviours in adults with XP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Inductive qualitative study with semistructured interviews. Analysis employed a framework approach.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Setting<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>National sample recruited through a specialist XP centre in London.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semistructured interviews at patients\u2019 homes. All transcripts were coded and themes charted for each participant. Comparisons within and across cases identified common themes and differing motivations and approaches to photoprotection. Credibility of interpretations assessed through patient\/carer input and clinic adherence scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Participants<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>25 adults (17 male, eight female) aged 16\u201363 years with diagnosed XP attending a specialist centre. 18 lived outside London.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Awareness of risks of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and photoprotection was high. However, photoprotection behaviours varied according to perceived necessity and concerns. Three behavioural responses were identified: (1)\n                      <jats:italic>\u2018dominated\u2019<\/jats:italic>\n                      by planning and routines to achieve a high level of photoprotection with significant activity restrictions and psychosocial impacts. (2) \u2018\n                      <jats:italic>resistant\u2019<\/jats:italic>\n                      to photoprotection with priority given to avoiding an illness identity and enjoying a normal life. (3) Photoprotection\u2019\n                      <jats:italic>integrated<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2019 with an individual\u2019s life with little psychosocial impact. These responses were influenced by illness, personal and contextual factors including age, life stage and social support. Only the \u2018integrated\u2019 group achieved an equilibrium between perceived \u2018necessity\u2019 and \u2018concerns\u2019.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The personal balance between perceived risks of UVR and social\/psychological \u2018concerns\u2019 led to differing behavioural responses and contributes to an understanding of adaptation and normalisation in chronic illness. 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