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ArticlePediatric dermatology2019

Sun exposure and protection practices in children after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A Survey-Based Cross-Sectional Cohort Study.

Edward B Li, Johanna S Song, Jennifer T Huang, Elena B Hawryluk, Wendy B London, Dongjing Guo, Madhumitha Sridharan, David E Fisher, Corinna J Rea, Leslie E Lehmann and 1 more

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Article in Pediatric dermatology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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11 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Edward B LiHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0402-665X
Johanna S SongHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Jennifer T HuangHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Elena B HawrylukHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Wendy B LondonHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Dongjing GuoDepartment of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
Madhumitha SridharanDepartment of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
David E FisherHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Corinna J ReaHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Leslie E LehmannHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Christine N DuncanHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston Children's Hospital · USHarvard University · USDana-Farber Cancer Institute · US

Funding

Transcriptional mechanisms and melanomaP01CA163222 · NCI · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI DAVID E FISHER · 2013 to 2026
$25.3M
The MITF transcriptional network: melanoma risk and carcinogenesisR01AR043369 · NIAMS · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI DAVID E FISHER · 1996 to 2026
$9.4M
Dermatology Foundation Career Development AwardDr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Medical Research FoundationNCI NIH HHS P01 CA163222NIAMS NIH HHS R01 AR043369NIH HHS 5P01 CA163222 and 2R01 AR043369Society for Pediatric Dermatology Pilot Project Grant
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivePediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients are at an increased risk for skin cancers. Sun exposure is a significant modifiable environmental risk factor. While patient education on sun protection and avoidance behaviors with regular dermatology evaluations are crucial for pediatric HSCT patients, the real-life practice of these sun-protection recommendations in this patient population compared to their peers is unknown.

methodsA survey-based cross-sectional cohort study was performed in pediatric HSCT patients seen at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital over a 1.5-year period compared with age/sex/Fitzpatrick skin phototype-matched healthy controls. Study participants were surveyed using the validated Glanz survey for pediatric sun protection behavioral research.

resultsEighty-five pediatric HSCT patients and 85 controls completed the study. Pediatric HSCT patients more frequently used sunscreen, hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses and obtained full-body skin exams compared to controls. No difference was observed in sun exposure during hours of peak sun intensity, frequency of purposeful tanning, tanning bed use, and the number of painful sunburns received between pediatric HSCT patients and controls.

conclusionsAlthough pediatric HSCT patients practice more sun protection behaviors, they experienced harmful sunburns and intentional tanning behaviors at the same rate as their peers. Patient-directed counseling and strategies to improve patient adherence to optimal sun protection behaviors could have a significant impact on the dermatology quality of life in pediatric HSCT patients.

Indexed as

Health BehaviorHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMalePatient Education as TopicRisk FactorsSkin NeoplasmsSunburnSunlightYoung Adultcross-sectional cohort studygeneral dermatologyGlanz surveyhematopoietic stem cell transplantationpediatricquality improvementskin cancersunburnsun protectiontanning

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PMID31410910
PMCPMC6883116
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