Comparison of sun safety knowledge and behavior of Hispanic and non-Hispanic mothers in Miami: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract

We describe a distinctive clinical presentation of pigmented macules in individuals with red hair localized on bony prominences. This clinical presentation is distinct from the usual presentation of ephelides. Repeated frictions in individuals with predisposed genetic background is suspected to be the causative factor, but further investigations are now required to better understand the pathophysiology and the potential prognostic value of such lesions.

Parent and Child Characteristics Associated with Child Sunburn and Sun Protection Among U.S. Hispanics

“…Similar to the findings of Barkin et al , parental skin cancer knowledge was not associated with any of the child sun‐related behavior outcomes in the present sample. Although skin cancer and sun protection knowledge was low in the present sample (participants had an average knowledge score of 3.9 out of 8), research suggests that even children of parents with a high level of skin cancer and sun protection knowledge do not use adequate sun protection because tanned skin is perceived as attractive or even protective .…”

“…Similar to the findings of Barkin et al (17), parental skin cancer knowledge was not associated with any of SD, standard deviation. *1 (very fair) to 6 (very dark).…”

“…Similarly, Glenn et al reported that Hispanic children of parents with melanoma were less likely to wear sunscreen and hats than similar NHW children. In a survey of 471 U.S. mothers of children 6 months to 8 years of age, Hispanic mothers had lower sun‐safety knowledge than NHW mothers, but there were no differences in sun‐protective practices . Given the role of UVR exposure in childhood in the development of skin cancer later in life, it is important to determine predictors of skin cancer–related practices in children.…”

Intent to Change Sun-Protective Behaviors Among Hispanic People After a UV Photoaging Intervention: Cohort Study

“…Numerous studies suggest that Hispanic people differ in their perceptions of skin cancer risk compared to their NHW counterparts [3,[7][8][9][10]. Hispanic populations perceive themselves to be at a low-risk for skin cancer due to their darker skin tone and lack of family history, and therefore are less likely to undertake sun-protective measures [10].…”