Preliminary Evidence for Mediation of the Association Between Acculturation and Sun-Safe Behaviors

Andreeva, Valentina A.

doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2011.145

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“…[34][35][36] As risk perception significantly affects risktaking decisions, it is key to ensure adequate knowledge of sunscreen use to help facilitate their correct use. Consistent with previous studies, 21,23,32,[37][38][39][40][41][42][43] we have found that females, younger participants, and those with higher education reported a stronger sun seeking behavior than their counterparts: although they seem to understand the necessity to avoid sunburn (more frequent sunscreen use), they still seek a tan (more frequent sunbed use and longer sunny holidays). This further suggests that there is no difference in the level of skin cancer awareness between the MPs and the general population in Italy.…”

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The first skin cancer screening day at the Italian parliament: a Euromelanoma initiative

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The considerable suspicion rate produced by this screening is justified by the particular demographics of the study population. Italian members of parliament display sun-seeking behaviors similar to those previously described in the general public. Increasing politicians' attention on skin cancer is vital for sufficient resources to be allocated to prevention strategies. Expert medical groups and politicians should cooperate to create a proper, integrated policy on skin cancer.

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“…It is among the few that have attempted to disentangle relationships between acculturation and social/contextual factors that may influence health behaviors. Often, studies have relied on smaller samples, assessed fewer aspects of the social context, lack theoretical frameworks (Andreeva et al, 2011; Wolin et al, 2006), and focus on a single ethnic group (i.e., Mexican-Americans) (Harley & Eskenazi, 2006; Viruell-Fuentes, 2007). We assessed a broad range of social/contextual factors drawn from a solid conceptual framework in a large sample of low-income Haitians and Latinos from Caribbean and Central American regions.…”

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“…Nonetheless, a large body of literature has examined relationships between acculturation, health status (Kaplan et al, 2004; Singh & Siahpush, 2002) and health behavior (Abraido-Lanza et al, 2005; Andreeva et al, 2011; Ayala et al, 2008). Increased time spent in the United States (US) has consistently been associated with increased physical activity, presumably because of changes in cultural norms (Abraido-Lanza et al, 2005; Lara et al, 2005; Perez-Escamilla & Putnik, 2007).…”

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Pathways between acculturation and health behaviors among residents of low-income housing: The mediating role of social and contextual factors

Allen

Caspi

Yang

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Social Science & Medicine

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Acculturation may influence health behaviors, yet mechanisms underlying its effect are not well understood. In this study, we describe relationships between acculturation and health behaviors among low-income housing residents, and examine whether these relationships are mediated by social and contextual factors. Residents of 20 low-income housing sites in the Boston metropolitan area completed surveys that assessed acculturative characteristics, social/contextual factors, and health behaviors. A composite acculturation scale was developed using latent class analysis, resulting in four distinct acculturative groups. Path analysis was used to examine interrelationships between acculturation, health behaviors, and social/contextual factors, specifically self-reported social ties, social support, stress, material hardship, and discrimination. Of the 828 respondents, 69% were born outside of the U.S. Less acculturated groups exhibited healthier dietary practices and were less likely to smoke than more acculturated groups. Acculturation had a direct effect on diet and smoking, but not physical activity. Acculturation also showed an indirect effect on diet through its relationship with material hardship. Our finding that material hardship mediated the relationship between acculturation and diet suggests the need to explicate the significant role of financial resources in interventions seeking to promote healthy diets among low-income immigrant groups. Future research should examine these social and contextual mediators using larger, population-based samples, preferably with longitudinal data.

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“…A nationally representative survey reported lower use of sunscreen, but higher use of shade and long sleeves for sun protection in Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic whites (48). Studies have also found that sun protection behaviors in Hispanics are related to acculturation, and thus are changing over time (49, 50). …”

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Solar UV Radiation and Cancer in Young Children

Lombardi

Heck²,

Cockburn

et al. 2013

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background Studies have shown that higher solar UV radiation exposure (UVR) may be related to lower risk of some cancers in adults. Recently an ecological study reported lower risks of some cancers among children living in higher UVR cities and countries. In a large population-based case-control study in California we tested the hypothesis that childhood cancers may be influenced by UVR. Methods Cancers in children ages 0 to 5 years were identified from California Cancer Registry records for 1986–2007 and linked to birth certificate data. Controls were sampled from the birth certificates at a ratio of 20:1. Based on birth address, we assigned UVR exposure in units of Watt-hours/m2 using a geostatistical exposure model developed with data from the National Solar Radiation Database. Results For cases with UVR exposure of 5111 Watt-hrs/m2 or above we estimated a reduction in odds of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (OR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.81, 0.99), hepatoblastoma (OR: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.48, 1.00), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (OR: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.50, 1.02) adjusting for mother’s age, mother’s race and child’s year of birth. We also observed a small increase in odds for intracranial/intraspinal embryonal tumors (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.65). Conclusions Our findings suggest that UVR during pregnancy may decrease the odds of some childhood cancers. Future studies should explore additional factors that may be correlated with UVR exposure and possibly include biomarkers of immune function and vitamin D. Impact This study shows protective associations of UVR with some childhood cancers.

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Preliminary Evidence for Mediation of the Association Between Acculturation and Sun-Safe Behaviors

Cited by 13 publications

References 48 publications

The first skin cancer screening day at the Italian parliament: a Euromelanoma initiative

The first skin cancer screening day at the Italian parliament: a Euromelanoma initiative

Pathways between acculturation and health behaviors among residents of low-income housing: The mediating role of social and contextual factors

Solar UV Radiation and Cancer in Young Children

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