Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes

Outdoor athletes represent an important group at risk for skin cancer because they are routinely exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The purpose of this study was to assess current skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among collegiate athletes. A modified version of the Melanoma Risk Behavior Survey was completed by 343 athletes attending a Southern University in the USA, generating an 87% response rate. Survey results demonstrated that the majority of the athletes do not limit their sun exposure and reported low levels of sun protective behaviors. In addition, athletes lacked knowledge about skin cancer and sun protection. Eighty-three percent of the athletes stated that tanning beds improve one’s overall health. Race was significantly associated with skin cancer knowledge, whereas, gender was found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards skin cancer. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior, but not between attitude and behavior. This study highlights the need to educate athletes about the hazards of tanning to minimize UV exposure and promote sun protection habits. Moreover, athletes should be educated on the dangers of indoor tanning facilities and encouraged to avoid these facilities.

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Attitudes and Behaviors That Impact Skin Cancer Risk among Men

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18199989 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (19) ◽

pp. 9989

Author(s):

Gabrielle J. Adams ◽

Elianna K. Goldstein ◽

Beth G. Goldstein ◽

Kristen L. Jarman ◽

Adam O. Goldstein

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽

Protective Behaviors ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

And Behaviors ◽

Protective Methods

Despite substantially higher skin cancer risks, little research has investigated men’s attitudes about skin cancer and how those attitudes relate to their risks of developing skin cancer. This study aims to close the gap in research, regarding men’s perceptions and behaviors about skin cancer, sun exposure, and tanning. This study utilized a cross-sectional survey of 705 men recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), reporting attitudes and behaviors towards sun exposure, tanning, and sun protection. While the majority of men reported large daily outdoor activities, that their skin frequently burns with sun exposure, and riskier perceptions of tanning, only a minority reported daily use of sunscreen or most other sun protective behaviors. More sun protection methods were associated with more frequent use of sunscreen and less positive tanning perceptions. Men consistently engaged in high-risk behaviors for developing skin cancer, but they did not engage highly in protective behaviors to mitigate their risk. The findings can help improve clinical and public health interventions to lower men’s risk of skin cancer with strong messages about sunscreen use and sun protective methods.

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Identification of Relevant Sociocognitive Determinants Explaining Multiple Parental Sun Protection Behaviors

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/10901981211010434 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 109019812110104

Author(s):

Karlijn Thoonen ◽

Liesbeth van Osch ◽

Rik Crutzen ◽

Hein de Vries ◽

Francine Schneider

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Later Life ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Survey Study ◽

Skin Cancer Prevention ◽

Sun Safety ◽

And Behaviors ◽

Insight Into

Background Adequate sun safety during childhood is crucial for decreasing skin cancer risk in later life. Although parents are an essential target group in applying sun protection measures for their children, insight into the determinants associated with their sun protection behaviors is limited. Aims This study aims to identify the most relevant determinants in predicting multiple parental sun protection intentions and behaviors in different sun exposure situations. Method A longitudinal survey study with two measurements was conducted among Dutch parents ( N = 670) of children (4–12 years old). Twenty-seven sociocognitive determinants were examined in terms of relevance regarding four parental sun protection behaviors in different sun exposure situations. The Confidence Interval-Based Estimation of Relevance approach was used to visualize room for improvement (sample means) on all determinants and their association strengths (correlations) with sun protection intentions and behaviors. Results Behavior-specific rather than generic determinants were most relevant in explaining all sun protection behaviors. Of these determinants, attitude, self-efficacy and action planning, and especially parental feelings of difficulty in performing sun protection behaviors, were most relevant. Altogether, the explained variance of all sociocognitive determinants was highest for shade-seeking behavior ( R2 = .41 and .43) and lowest for supportive behavior ( R2 = .19 and .29) in both planned and incidental sun exposure situations, respectively. Discussion This study provides detailed insight into relevant sociocognitive determinants of parental sun protection behaviors in various sun exposure situations and directions for composing parental skin cancer prevention interventions. Conclusions Future composition of sun safety interventions should emphasize on enhancing parental feelings of self-efficacy, especially for shade-seeking and clothing behaviors.

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Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in the Salon

Archives of Dermatology ◽

10.1001/archdermatol.2011.184 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 147 (10) ◽

pp. 1159 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Elizabeth E. Bailey

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

And Behaviors

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Assessment of Dietary Intake and Food and Nutrition Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Collegiate Athletes

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzab057_016 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 1286-1286

Author(s):

Leslie Redmond ◽

Amanda Walch ◽

Emily Thompson ◽

Oksana Deyneka ◽

Kimmy Laboca

Keyword(s):

Nutrition Education ◽

Human Performance ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

Funding Sources ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

And Behaviors ◽

And Behavior

Abstract Objectives Proper nutrition is essential to athletic performance, yet many collegiate athletes fail to obtain adequate energy and nutrients to meet recommendations. Additionally, athletes’ healthy eating intentions do not always align with their actual dietary behaviors. The objective of this study is to assess the dietary intakes and the food and nutrition related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) of collegiate athletes at the University of [blinded]. Methods For this cross-sectional analysis, athletes will be recruited via email (goal sample size of n = 40) to complete a web-based survey consisting of demographic information, food and nutrition related KAB, and a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The FFQ will be modified from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Food Questionnaire and ask about foods, beverages, and supplements consumed in the last 30 days. The KAB questions will focus on food and nutrition related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The knowledge portion will consist of the validated Abridged Nutrition for Sport Questionnaire. The attitude and behavior sections will consist of questions created by a Dietetics and Nutrition (DN) graduate student, assessed by current DN faculty for content validity, and pilot-tested in a sub-sample of collegiate athletes at another institution. Survey respondents will have the option to receive a $5 discount code for use at the [blinded] Campus Store and/or be entered to win one of three test packages from the Human Performance Lab (HPL) at [blinded]. The test package will include one BOD POD test and one VO2max test. Data will be analyzed to assess the dietary intakes and the food and nutrition related KAB. Results N/A (study protocol). Conclusions Assessing the dietary intakes and the food and nutrition related KAB of collegiate athletes at [blinded] will help to inform the development of future nutrition education materials and programs. We also hope to strengthen interprofessional ties between the DN Department and [binded] Athletics and to establish a partnership for future opportunities for collaboration that will contribute to student and athlete success. Funding Sources Round 2, FY20 [blinded] Faculty Development Grant.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hydration and Fluid Replacement of Collegiate Athletes

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.15.5.515 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 515-527 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Phillip E. Nichols ◽

Satya S. Jonnalagadda ◽

Christine A. Rosenbloom ◽

Marvin Trinkaus

Keyword(s):

Sports Medicine ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Fluid Replacement ◽

Team Meetings ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

And Behaviors ◽

National Athletic Trainers Association ◽

And Behavior

The purpose of this study was to determine collegiate athletes’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors concerning hydration and fluid replacement. A survey containing questions pertaining to demographics and knowledge, attitude, and behavior on hydration and fluid replacement was distributed to the athletes during team meetings and practices. A total of 139 out of 171 (81.3%) athletes participated in the study. The mean age of the athletes was 19.8 y. The mean score for knowledge, attitude, and behavior was 13.9 ± 1.8, 9.8 ± 2.2, and 12.4 ± 2.5, respectively, with higher scores indicating positive hydration knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Significant positive correlation was observed between knowledge, attitude, and behavior scores (P < 0.05). Significant difference (P < 0.05) was observed in the reported hydration behaviors between skilled (11.79 ± 2.08) and endurance (12.71 ± 2.63) athletes. Most athletes correctly answered the general hydration questions on the survey, but the majority did not correctly answer statements in regards to National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) position stands and lacked knowledge regarding appropriate use of sports drink. The results of this study identify specific areas of education for athletes with regards to hydration.

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UV-Induced Skin Cancer Knowledge, Sun Exposure, and Tanning Behavior among University Students: Investigation of an Opportunity Sample of German University Students

Journal of Skin Cancer ◽

10.1155/2021/5558694 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Marc Rocholl ◽

Julia Hannappel ◽

Michaela Ludewig ◽

Swen Malte John

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

University Students ◽

Literature Search ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

High Risk Group ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the most important risk factor for developing skin cancer. University students can be considered as a particularly high-risk group for long- and short-term adverse effects of UVR due to intensive solar UVR exposure and high rates of sunburn. While validated questionnaires for assessing solar UVR exposure and sun protection behavior are available in German, a questionnaire for assessing the level of knowledge about this topic is still missing. We conducted a literature search for cross-sectional studies assessing skin cancer and sun protection knowledge among university students in Medline (via PubMed) and analyzed existing questionnaires and topics contained therein. We chose to translate the “Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale” referring to the TRAPD method into the German language and pilot-tested the translation with an opportunity sample of German students. The literature search revealed 36 eligible studies. Four major topics were identified within the studies: knowledge on skin cancer, risk factors, UVR, and sun protection measures. One hundred and seven German university students (86.0% female) with a mean age of 26.25 years (SD ± 4.58; range: 19–46) participated in our pilot study. The internal reliability of the scale was KR-20 = 0.624. We discovered an improvable level of knowledge in terms of skin cancer among the study population. Statistical analyses revealed no significant associations between the level of knowledge and UVR exposure or tanning behavior, respectively. The skin cancer and sun protection knowledge of German university students should be examined thoroughly. While the psychometric properties of the SCSK require further thorough investigation, first empirical experiences indicate the suitability of the tool to assess the level of knowledge regarding skin cancer and sun protection.

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Child Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Survey

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t40990-000 ◽

2000 ◽

Author(s):

Robin L. Hornung ◽

Peter A. Lennon ◽

Joanne M. Garrett ◽

Robert F. DeVellis ◽

Peter D. Weinberg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

And Behaviors

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Sun Protective Behaviors and Attitudes of Runners

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports10010001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Adam S. Tenforde ◽

Michael Fredericson ◽

Kierann E. S. Toth ◽

Kristin L. Sainani

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Online Survey ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Comfort Level ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Protective Behaviors ◽

Cross Sectional

Sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer. Knowledge and behaviors around sun exposure protective measures are poorly described in athletes including runners. Our primary objective was to describe sun exposure behaviors and knowledge in a population of runners. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 697 runners to measure the frequency of seven sun protective behaviors: sunscreen use on the face or body; wearing a hat, sunglasses, or long sleeves; running in shade; and avoidance of midday running. Between 54% and 84% of runners reported that they engaged in these behaviors at least sometimes, but only 7% to 45% reported frequent use. Of 525 runners who gave a primary reason for not using sunscreen regularly, 49.0% cited forgetfulness; 17.3% cited discomfort; and only a small percentage cited maintaining a tan (6.1%) or optimizing vitamin D (5.1%). Of 689 runners who responded to a question about what factor most influences their overall sun exposure habits, 39.2% cited fear of skin cancer, 28.7% cited comfort level, and 15.8% cited fear of skin aging. In addition to the seven individual behaviors, we also asked runners how frequently they took precautions to protect against the sun overall. We explored associations between participant characteristics and the overall use of sun protection using ordinal logistic regression. Overall, sun protection was used more frequently in runners who were female, older, or had a history of skin cancer. Runners appear to recognize the importance of sun protection and the potential consequences of not using it, but report forgetfulness and discomfort as the biggest barriers to consistent use. Interventions using habit-formation strategies and self-regulation training may prove to be most useful in closing this gap between knowledge and practice.

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