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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Melanoma | Research

Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors

Authors: Carolyn J. Heckman, Sharon L. Manne, Deborah A. Kashy, Trishnee Bhurosy, Lee Ritterband, Elliot J. Coups

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

The study objective was to assess potential correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors.

Methods

Participants were 441 melanoma survivors recruited from three health centers and a state cancer registry in the United States. Sun protection behaviors (sunscreen, shade, protective shirts, and hats) were assessed through an online survey, as were potential correlates (demographic, melanoma risk, knowledge and beliefs, psychological and social influence factors). Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted.

Results

Correlates of sun protection behaviors included education, skin cancer risk factors, melanoma knowledge and beliefs, melanoma worry and distress, physician recommendation for sun protection, injunctive norms, and pro-protection beliefs (e.g., perceived barriers, self-efficacy).

Conclusions

Future efforts to improve sun safety among melanoma survivors may benefit from targeting individuals with lower education levels, and addressing sun protection social influence, barriers, and self-efficacy.

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Title: Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors
Authors: Carolyn J. Heckman
Sharon L. Manne
Deborah A. Kashy
Trishnee Bhurosy
Lee Ritterband
Elliot J. Coups
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Melanoma
Melanoma
Skin Cancer
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10951-1

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Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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