scholarly journals Public Health Communication: Skin Cancer Prevention Implications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Krstić ◽  
Nino Ćorić
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Preventive Behaviour ◽  
Harmful Effects

Research question: What are the characteristics of the target population which public health messages should be tailored to, in order to contribute to skin cancer prevention and early detection? Motivation: The implementation of preventive behaviour is of key importance taking into account the global increase in the incidence of skin cancer over the past decades. Communication campaigns represent an effective tool in creating awareness and education of population on harmful effects of exposure to UVR and a necessity of conducting preventive measures. The basis for creating such campaigns is to examine the knowledge, behaviour and information habits of target population. Idea: To examine the knowledge and attitudes regarding harmful effects of exposure to UVR, as well as preventive practices of adult urban population and determine the main sources of information on this topic. Data: The research took place in the period March-May 2018 in Belgrade and was based on surveing of 237 adult respondents from Belgrade. The sample was acquired by using the method of convenience sampling. Tools: The questionnaire consited of close-type questions with multiple choices of answers regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about risks of UVR exposure, preventive behaviour and preferred information sources. It was distributed in paper to patients while waiting for their appointments. Obtained data were manually coded and analysed by using SPSS. Results: A majority of both women (45.6%) and men (42.9%) report that they use sunscreens regularly, but a larger percentage of men (25% vs. 11.9%), as well as older respondents did not use sunscreens at all. Women reported to spend longer hours sunbathing (41.9% vs. 33%) and using indoor tanning than men (17.6% vs. 5.2%). Youngest respondents (age 20-30) also claim to practice excessive sunbathing (52.6%) and use indoor tanning (23.2%). Older respondents consider them being at higher risk of skin cancer (68.2% of those older than 60). There is a higher level of awareness of female in comparison with male respondents regarding the importance of skin cancer screening (62.3% vs. 44.7%), as well as of university educated respondents. Television has been noted to be the most significant source of information (57.8%), followed by internet sources (43.5%) and printed media (40.5%). Contribution: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, as well as preferred sources of information differ by gender, age and education of respondents so targeted public health campaigns should be tailored to specific characteristics of target groups.

Testing a Social Cognitive Theory-Based Model of Indoor Tanning: Implications for Skin Cancer Prevention Messages

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth M. Noar ◽  
Jessica Gall Myrick ◽  
Alexandra Zeitany ◽  
Dannielle Kelley ◽  
Brenda Morales-Pico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Messages

A Process Evaluation of the Skin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds): A Survey of Ontario Public Health Units

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-683
Author(s):  
Jessica Reimann ◽  
Jennifer E. McWhirter ◽  
Andrew Papadopoulos ◽  
Kim Bergeron ◽  
Susan Flynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Tanning Beds ◽  
Prevention Act

scholarly journals What Can Twitter Tell Us about Skin Cancer Communication and Prevention on Social Media?

Dermatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 236 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Vasconcelos Silva ◽  
Dilki Jayasinghe ◽  
Monika Janda
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cancer Communication ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Protective Behaviours

Background: Skin cancer places a substantial burden on the health system in Australia. The modernisation of skin cancer prevention interventions by using social media may enhance their contemporary reach and relevance, especially among the youth. This study aimed to analyse Twitter posts in Australia to establish a baseline of skin cancer and sun-related communication trends. Methods: Tweets posted over the summer of 2018/2019 relating to relevant keywords and hashtags such as “slipslopslap” and “sunscreen” were analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. The number of tweets, related communication patterns, and possible factors for sudden changes in tweet volume were studied. Results: Results showed that Australians are using Twitter to communicate about their sun-related and skin cancer experiences and to share advice and information on this matter. Overall, Australians use Twitter more frequently to talk about sunscreen (number of tweets between December 2018 and February 2019 = 5,842) and/or skin cancer (n = 3,936), but not so often to communicate about other sun-protective behaviours (n = 1,972) or skin cancer prevention campaigns (n = 108). The number of tweets is greatly affected by the increase in temperature. Celebrities, non-health-related organisations with a high number of followers, and individuals sharing their own skin cancer experiences achieve a substantial number of likes and retweets and thus influence on Twitter regarding skin cancer-related communication. Conclusions: The results allow deeper understanding of important determinants for effective social media use for health promotion and public health messaging in the future. Linking tweets with temperature, sharing by celebrities or non-health-related organisations and individuals with a high following can all contribute to greater spread of skin cancer and sun-related messages.

scholarly journals Quality of Information for Skin Cancer Prevention: A Quantitative Evaluation of Internet Offerings

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Uter ◽  
Christina Eversbusch ◽  
Olaf Gefeller ◽  
Annette Pfahlberg
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Visual Presentation ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Search Results

(1) Background: Different sources of information are used by the population regarding skin cancer prevention. The pertinent quality of information that can be retrieved via an internet search engine needs assessment; (2) Methods: Four topical searches in common language were entered into Google™. The first 200 “hits” were stored for further use. Eligible websites were evaluated using content-based criteria based on the current German medical guideline “Skin cancer prevention” and employing generic (DISCERN, HONcode) quality criteria. (3) Results: Overlap between the four search results was between 0 and 7 of 200. The completeness of relevant content was scored with a median of 10 points (first quartile (Q1):6; Q3:14) and thus, it was much lower than the theoretical maximum of 43 points. Global quality, with a maximum of 10 points, was 3 in median (Q1:2; Q3:4). Quality and completeness, respectively, were somewhat higher in the higher ranks of search results. The generic quality was moderate. (4) Conclusions: A direct comparison with other sources of information (print, audio-visual, presentation, or personal counselling) is not possible, but important deficits concerning the quality and scope of relevant information on the internet are demonstrated.

scholarly journals New Approaches to Skin Cancer Prevention: Can Encouraging Skin Checking Increase Engagement in Sun Protection Behaviours?

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 5s-5s
Author(s):  
M. Jongenelis ◽  
M. Strickland ◽  
C. Minto ◽  
T. Slevin ◽  
S. Pettigrew
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Background: Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world and incidence rates are increasing globally. Efforts to encourage individuals to engage in sun protection behaviors that minimize their risk of skin cancer are therefore urgently needed. In Australia, the context of the current study, UV radiation levels are particularly intense and public health campaigns have been successful in encouraging behaviors such as using sunscreen and wearing a hat. However, recent years have seen a plateau in engagement in such behaviors and new approaches are required to facilitate further gains. Encouraging people to check their skin for signs of skin cancer may be one such approach as it has the potential to increase the salience of skin cancer and the need to protect oneself from UV radiation. Aim: To assess the relationship between skin checking and sun protection behaviors to inform skin cancer prevention campaigns. Methods: Computer-assisted telephone interviewing was used to survey nearly 700 adults. Frequency of engagement in various sun protection behaviors (wearing a hat, wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen) was assessed. Respondents were also asked whether they had checked their skin for skin cancer and how confident they were in their ability to spot the signs of skin cancer. Results: Path analysis revealed greater confidence in one's ability to detect the signs of skin cancer to be associated with skin checking. In turn, skin checking was found to be associated with more frequent engagement in all of the assessed sun protection behaviors. Conclusions: Public health campaigns that increase people's confidence in their ability to detect the signs of skin cancer have the potential to encourage skin cancer reduction behaviors in the form of both skin checking and sun protection and perhaps shift the plateau in engagement of sun protection behaviors observed in recent years.

scholarly journals Skin cancer prevention advocates target indoor tanning

Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-494
Author(s):  
Carrie Printz
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention

Skin Cancer Prevention: The Problem, Responses, and Lessons Learned

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne M. Graffunder ◽  
Stephen W. Wyatt ◽  
Barbara Bewerse ◽  
Irene Hall ◽  
Barbara Reilley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Prevention Education

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and has rapidly increased during the past three decades in the United States. More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in the United States each year. The National Skin Cancer Prevention Education Program (NSCPEP) was launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 1994 as a national effort to address the Healthy People 2000 objectives for skin cancer prevention. The NSCPEP is a comprehensive, multidimensional public health approach that includes (1) primary prevention interventions; (2) coalition and partnership development; (3) health communications and education; and (4) surveillance, research, and evaluation. In 1994, through support from the CDC, state health departments in Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, and Massachusetts initiated primary prevention intervention projects to conduct and evaluate skin cancer prevention education. This article discusses the comprehensive, multidimensional public health approach highlighting examples from the state demonstration projects.

Youth Indoor Tanning and Skin Cancer Prevention

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B. Seidenberg ◽  
Aditya Mahalingam-Dhingra ◽  
Martin A. Weinstock ◽  
Craig Sinclair ◽  
Alan C. Geller
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention
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