A Comparison of 2 Brief Intervention Approaches to Reduce Indoor Tanning Behavior in Young Women Who Indoor Tan Very Frequently

Abstract

Dr Margesson had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Study concept and design: Margesson.

Indoor Tanning Addiction: Biological Mechanisms and Association with Other Disorders

“…51 Other behavioural approaches that decreased indoor tanning were a peer-delivered motivational interview and an appearance-based cognitive dissonance intervention that highlighted the negative effects of tanning on appearance. 52,53 The use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces symptoms of other behavioural disorders including internet use disorder, gaming disorder, and pathological gambling. [54][55][56][57][58][59] Given that tanning addiction can be viewed as a behavioural disorder, CBT could aid in its treatment.…”

Systematic Review of Interventions to Increase Awareness of Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Harm and Protective Behaviors in Post-Secondary School Adults

“…Self-relevance is key to reach this population through UV photos, facial morphing, images or experiences of peers or aspirational peers, 22,25,47,48 experiential information processing, 50 or a peer-delivered motivational interview. 40 Self-relevance has also been important in other behavioral health interventions, such as a study of visual aging and smoking in women. 76 As one of the key reasons for tanning behavior identified is the idea of attractiveness being linked to a tanned appearance, 73 targeting the main motivation behind tanning behavior through appearance-based interventions can be helpful.…”

Theory-Driven Longitudinal Study Exploring Indoor Tanning Initiation in Teens Using a Person-Centered Approach

“…Key social figures recruited as peer counselors to deliver a primary prevention intervention should also prove successful. Turrisi, et al (37) successfully utilized peer counselors to deliver a motivational interviewing intervention to young adult indoor tanners. We know of no studies attempting a peer counseling approach with teens or with individuals at high risk for indoor tanning who have not yet initiated the behavior.…”