Skin Cancer Awareness and Sun Protection Behaviors in White Hispanic and White Non-Hispanic High School Students in Miami, Florida

Ma, Fangchao; Collado-Mesa, Fernando; Hu, Shasa; Kirsner, Robert S.

doi:10.1001/archderm.143.8.983

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“…Prior research has shown that there is low awareness of the risks of skin cancer among the Hispanic population (Hay et al, 2009; Ma et al, 2007; Pipitone et al, 2002). Thus, educating Hispanic individuals about the potential risks of skin cancer and photo-aging may serve to promote engagement in sun protection behaviors.…”

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“…Although the incidence of melanoma is lower among Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites (Howlader et al, 2012), when diagnosed with the disease, Hispanics tend to be younger, have more advanced disease, and have a lower survival rate (Wu et al, 2011). Hispanics are also less knowledgeable about skin cancer risks and prevention than non-Hispanic whites (Hay et al, 2009; Ma et al, 2007; Pipitone et al, 2002). The Hispanic population in the United States is heavily concentrated in the southern and western regions (U.S.…”

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Psychosocial correlates of sun protection behaviors among U.S. Hispanic adults

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The incidence of skin cancer among U.S. Hispanics increased 1.3% annually from 1992 to 2008. However, little research has focused on skin cancer prevention among the rapidly growing Hispanic population. In this study, we examined theory-driven, psychosocial correlates of sun protection behaviors in a population-based sample of 787 Hispanic adults (49.6% female, mean age = 41.0 years) residing in five southern or western U.S. states. Participants completed an English- or Spanish-language online survey in September 2011. The outcomes of focus were sunscreen use, shade seeking, and use of sun protective clothing. The correlates included suntan benefits, sun protection benefits and barriers, skin color preference, perceived natural skin protection, photo-aging concerns, perceived skin cancer risk, skin cancer worry, skin cancer fatalism, and sun protection descriptive norms. Results of multiple linear regression analyses revealed the following: sun protection barriers were negatively associated with each outcome; descriptive norms were positively associated with each outcome; perceived natural skin protection was inversely associated with sunscreen use; skin cancer worry was positively associated with shade seeking and use of sun protective clothing; skin cancer fatalism was negatively associated with shade seeking; and skin color preference was negatively associated with use of sun protective clothing. A number of additional statistically significant associations were identified in bivariate correlation analyses. This study informs the potential content of interventions to promote engagement in sun protection behaviors among U.S. Hispanics.

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Psychosocial correlates of sun protection behaviors among U.S. Hispanic adults

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“…Future studies may include using direct observational methods and sun protection scores for making comparisons between farmworkers and other groups for assessing adequate sun behavior. [31][32][33][34] Farmworkers in this study were considered part of the eastern migrant stream; comparative differences of sun protection behavior in geographical areas including eastern, midwest, and western streams, are future studies worthy of exploring. Skin cancer awareness including education and self-examination are preventive efforts that should be emphasized by health care providers, clinicians, and outreach workers among this vulnerable workgroup population.…”

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Sun Protection Behaviors Among Latino Migrant Farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina

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Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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“…Among US college students, the past year prevalence of indoor tanning is higher, with estimates ranging from 33 to 60% (Bagdasarov et al, 2008;Hillhouse, Turrisi, & Shields, 2007). Past year indoor tanning rates among US adolescents range from 3 to 26% (Cokkinides et al, 2009;Hoerster et al, 2007;Lazovich et al, 2004;Ma et al, 2007;Mayer et al, 2011). Approximately 30% of US adolescents have engaged in indoor tanning in their lifetime (Zeller et al, 2006).…”

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