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Dermatology
Irene Torrecilla-Martinez, Esperanza Manrique-Silva, Victor Traves, Celia Requena, Eduardo Nagore
Summary: The study found that younger age, female gender, phototype I-II, higher education level, and history of non-melanoma skin cancer were associated with a higher level of knowledge on melanoma prevention. Many patients within the melanoma population do not rigorously follow recommended prevention measures.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sharon L. Manne, Michael A. Marchetti, Deborah A. Kashy, Carolyn J. Heckman, Lee M. Ritterband, Frances P. Thorndike, Adrienne Viola, Carolina Lozada, Elliot J. Coups
Summary: This study aimed to promote skin self-examination (SSE) in individuals at increased risk for melanoma. The results showed that an automated internet-based intervention significantly increased SSE performance and behaviors. The intervention also improved participants' knowledge and self-efficacy regarding suspicious lesions and SSE.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Serife Zehra Altunkurek, Eylul Kaya
Summary: The study found that many parents lack knowledge of skin cancer and skin self-examination, and do not pay enough attention to sun protection for their children. It is recommended that schools strengthen health education for both students and parents to increase awareness and prevention of skin cancer.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Kimberly A. A. Miller, Angela A. A. Li, Katherine Y. Y. Wojcik, Julia Stal, Myles G. G. Cockburn, Gino K. K. In, David R. R. Freyer, Ann S. S. Hamilton, Joel E. E. Milam
Summary: This study examined the awareness and prevalence of skin cancer screening among young adult childhood cancer survivors, and found that adherence to recommended screening for skin cancer was low in this at risk population, especially among those exposed to radiotherapy. Therefore, effective strategies need to be developed to improve skin cancer screening rates in this high-risk population.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Bridget Patterson, Dawn M. Holman, Jin Qin, Kimberly Smith, Ying Zhou
Summary: The study found that 23 states and the District of Columbia in the US have sunscreen laws, but these laws are not correlated with state UV levels. Future research may need to further examine the implementation and public health effects of these laws.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Tomasz Milecki, Natalia Majchrzak, Adam Balcerek, Maciej Rembisz, Michal Kasperczak, Andrzej Antczak
Summary: The study aimed to explore Polish males' attitudes towards testicular self-examination (TSE) and factors influencing their intention to perform TSE. Findings showed that a significant number of men do not conduct TSE, but family history of TC, recommendations from General Practitioners, concern expressed by partners, and social campaigns can increase their willingness to do so.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wolfgang Uter, Christina Eversbusch, Olaf Gefeller, Annette Pfahlberg
Summary: The study found that the quality and completeness of information on skin cancer prevention from internet search results need improvement, with moderate generic quality. Quality and completeness were slightly higher in higher-ranking search results.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffrey J. VanWormer, Eseoghene B. Abokede, Richard L. Berg
Summary: This study examines the effects of HCTZ use and sun exposure on the development of NMSC. The results show that under low sun exposure, the odds of NMSC increased by 14% for each additional year of HCTZ use. A borderline significant interaction was found between HCTZ use and high sun exposure in adults aged 70 and above, suggesting a slightly increased risk of HCTZ in this group.
Article
Dermatology
Kristina D. Rojas, Mariana E. Perez, Michael A. Marchetti, Anna J. Nichols, Frank J. Penedo, Natalia Jaimes
Summary: This article discusses the natural history of skin cancer and strategies for prevention and control, including health promotion, prevention, treatment, etc.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Kristina D. Rojas, Mariana E. Perez, Michael A. Marchetti, Anna J. Nichols, Frank J. Penedo, Natalia Jaimes
Summary: Skin cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer globally, and understanding its natural history is crucial for developing effective prevention and control strategies. These strategies include health promotion, primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sylvia L. Crowder, Acadia W. Buro, John Charles A. Lacson, Jocelyn Del Rio, Youngchul Kim, Richard G. Roetzheim, Steven K. Sutton, Susan T. Vadaparampil, Brenda Soto-Torres, Marilyn Stern, Peter A. Kanetsky
Summary: This study examines the retention and evaluation of incorporating genetic risk information materials in a skin cancer prevention intervention among Hispanic participants in Tampa, Florida and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The findings suggest that participants responded positively to the intervention, particularly in terms of implementing sun safety activities and following tips for sun protection.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Ryan I. H. Chong, Jeffrey J. Leow, Zhen Wei Choo, Rolando Salada, Daniel Z. P. Yong, Yew-Lam Chong
Summary: Testicular cancer often appears as a painless scrotal mass. Testicular self-examination (TSE) has been suggested to aid in early detection and potentially improve treatment outcomes and prognosis. However, the role of TSE in healthy young men is less established and controversial. This paper reviews contemporary data to provide an updated recommendation.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Andreas Stang, Katrin Schuldt, Pietro Trocchi, Silke Neusser, Christian Speckemeier, Kathrin Pahmeier, Juergen Wasem, Hildegard Lax, Michael Nonnemacher
Summary: This paper aimed to evaluate the mortality of skin cancer screening in Germany using data from the General Local Health Insurance Fund (AOK). It found that the cumulative SCS prevalence increased among controls over time, while among cases, the SCS prevalence did not show a significant increase in the years of diagnosis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Katarzyna Kliniec, Maciej Tota, Aleksandra Zalesinska, Magdalena Lyko, Alina Jankowska-Konsur
Summary: Outdoor sports increase the risk of sunburn, solar damage, and skin cancers due to increased exposure to sunlight. It is crucial to raise awareness about proper sun protection methods and the risk of developing different types of skin cancer in athletes. Despite the risks, athletes participating in outdoor sports do not adequately protect themselves from the sun.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adelina Mihaela Stefanut, Mona Vintila
Summary: The effectiveness of a Health Belief Model-based intervention in increasing knowledge, changing beliefs, and improving breast self-examination behaviors was verified in this study. The intervention resulted in a significant improvement in the perception of disease severity and the benefits of breast self-examination, as well as an increase in the percentage of participants practicing this behavior.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
