SynthesisPreventive medicine2016
A systematic review of interventions to improve adherence to melanoma preventive behaviors for individuals at elevated risk.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Skin cancer prevention behaviors, beliefs, distress, and worry among hispanics in Florida and Puerto Rico.BMC public health · 2023Trial
- 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
- Retention and Evaluation of Precision and Generic Prevention Materials for Melanoma: A Qualitative Study Comparing Young Adults and Adults.Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2022Trial
- 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
- Melanoma Prevention Among Children of Melanoma Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA dermatology · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Risk Perception Regarding Skin Cancer in Immunosuppressed Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Review
- Sun-Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour in Western Saudi Arabia: Implications for Psycho-Oncology Prevention Services.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Reactivity to UV Radiation Exposure Monitoring Using Personal Exposure Devices for Skin Cancer Prevention: Longitudinal Observational Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Observational
- "Let's Talk about Skin Cancer": Examining Association between Family Communication about Skin Cancer, Perceived Risk, and Sun Protection Behaviors.Journal of health communication · 2021Article
- Article
- Why? What? How? Using an Intervention Mapping approach to develop a personalised intervention to improve adherence to photoprotection in patients with Xeroderma Pigmentosum.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2020Article
- Parent and child perspectives on family interactions related to melanoma risk and prevention after CDKN2A/p16 testing of minor children.Journal of community genetics · 2020Article
- A pilot study of a telehealth family-focused melanoma preventive intervention for children with a family history of melanoma.Psycho-oncology · 2020Article
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- Psychological correlates of adherence to photoprotection in a rare disease: International survey of people with Xeroderma Pigmentosum.British journal of health psychology · 2019Article
- Randomized controlled trial of the mySmartSkin web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination and sun protection behaviors among individuals diagnosed with melanoma: study design and baseline characteristics.Contemporary clinical trials · 2019Article
- Article
- Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI) and Self-Estimated Sun Sensitivity.The journal of primary prevention · 2018Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to Melanoma Prevention and Control Behaviors Among At-Risk Children.Journal of community health · 2018Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesTo examine the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for melanoma prevention targeted to individuals at elevated risk due to personal and/or family history.
methodsThrough literature searches in 5 search databases (through July 2014), 20 articles describing 14 unique interventions focused on melanoma prevention among individuals at elevated risk for the disease were identified. Interventions targeting only patients undergoing active treatment for melanoma were excluded.
resultsThe average study quality was moderate. The majority of interventions (6 out of 9, 66% of studies) led to improvements in one or more photoprotective behaviors, particularly for improvements in use of protective clothing (3 out of 5, 60% of studies), and frequency and/or thoroughness of skin self-examinations (9 out of 12, 75%). Fewer interventions (5 out of 14, 36%) targeted uptake of total body skin examinations (60% led to improvements). Also, fewer interventions targeted all three preventive behaviors (5 out of 14, 36%).
conclusionsFindings suggest that future interventions should aim to improve adherence across multiple preventive behaviors, over a longer time period (past 8months post-intervention), and target high-risk children. Studies should include adequate sample sizes to investigate moderators and mediators of intervention effectiveness. Interventions may be strengthened by new techniques, such as incorporating family members (e.g., to improve thoroughness of skin self-examinations) and eHealth technology.
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