ArticlePsycho-oncology2009
Sun protection and skin self-examination in melanoma survivors.
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Personalized Genomic Testing for Skin Cancer - Maximizing Utility and Reach
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 95 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence and correlates of skin self-examination behaviors among melanoma survivors: a systematic review.Translational behavioral medicine · 2020Pooled it
- Skin cancer prevention practices among malignant melanoma survivors: a systematic review.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2016Pooled it
- Evaluating SunSmart: a brief educational intervention promoting sun protection in young adult cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Trial
- Moderators of the Effects of mySmartSkin, a Web-Based Intervention to Promote Skin Self-examination and Sun Protection Among Individuals Diagnosed With Melanoma.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2022Trial
- mySmartCheck, a Digital Intervention to Promote Skin Self-examination Among Individuals Diagnosed With or at Risk for Melanoma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2022Trial
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- Sun exposure reduction by melanoma survivors with wearable sensor providing real-time UV exposure and daily text messages with structured goal setting.Archives of dermatological research · 2021Trial
- Randomized controlled trial of the mySmartSkin web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination and sun protection among individuals diagnosed with melanoma.Translational behavioral medicine · 2021Trial
- Effects of web-based intervention on risk reduction behaviors in melanoma survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2015Trial
- Randomized controlled trial of a sun protection intervention for children of melanoma survivors.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2013Trial
- Sun protection behaviors, healthcare access, and smoking among melanoma survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Engagement in and correlates of total cutaneous exams and skin self-exams among young melanoma survivors and their family.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Article
- A Digital Intervention to Improve Skin Self-Examination Among Survivors of Melanoma: Protocol for a Type-1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- User Experiences in a Digital Intervention to Support Total Skin Self-examination by Melanoma Survivors: Nested Qualitative Evaluation Embedded in a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR dermatology · 2023Article
- Follow-up of primary melanoma patients with high risk of recurrence: recommendations based on evidence and consensus.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2022Review
- Cancer Risk Perceptions Among People Who Check Their Skin for Skin Cancer: Results from the 2017 U.S. Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS).Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- Dermatology Patients' Knowledge of Sunscreen Guidelines at a University Hospital in Saudi Arabia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Article
- Family Attitudes and Communication about Sun Protection and Sun Protection Practices among Young Adult Melanoma Survivors and Their Family Members.Journal of health communication · 2021Article
- Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Sunscreen application technique amongst patients with a history of skin cancer.Archives of dermatological research · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesPatients diagnosed with melanoma are at risk for developing recurrent and second primary disease. Skin self-examination (SSE) and sun protection are standard clinical recommendations to minimize risk. In this study we examined performance of these behaviors in individuals with melanoma drawn from the general population.
methodsPotential participants (N=148) with a first primary melanoma diagnosed in 2000 were identified through a population-based cancer registry in New Jersey, USA. One hundred and fifteen individuals participated in a 30 min telephone interview concerning behavioral adherence with SSE and sun protection, self-efficacy for performing these behaviors, and perceived risk of developing another skin cancer. We utilized logistic regression to estimate potential associations of demographic, medical, and psychosocial factors with SSE and sun protection, respectively.
resultsSeventeen percent of subjects reported performing comprehensive SSE at least once every two months and 23% engaged in regular sun protection. Utilization of SSE was related to the presence of moles (OR=4.2, 95% CI: 1.1-15) and higher SSE self-efficacy (OR=14.4, 95% CI: 1.9-112). Regular sun protection was related to older age (>60 years; OR=3.3, 95% CI: 1.3-8.7), being female (OR=2.8, 95% CI: 1.1-7.3), and higher sun protection self-efficacy (OR=5.0, 95% CI: 1.4-18). These factors remained significant in multivariate models.
conclusionIn this group of primary melanoma survivors, the rates of SSE and sun protection are comparable to, but do not exceed, general population estimates. This study provides justification for further research to address barriers to prevention and control behaviors in melanoma survivors.
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