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Skin-cancer screening preferences and trust in clinicians among outdoor enthusiasts: preference for specialist-led checks.

Mike Climstein, Michael Stapelberg, Ian J Miller, Nedeljka Rosic, Jeremy Hudson, Paul Coxon, Nathaniel Milani, Chris Robinson, Joe Walsh

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Mike ClimsteinAquatic Based Research, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Michael StapelbergAquatic Based Research, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Ian J MillerAquatic Based Research, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Nedeljka RosicAquatic Based Research, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Jeremy HudsonAquatic Based Research, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Paul CoxonNorth Queensland Skin Centre, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Nathaniel MilaniNorth Queensland Skin Centre, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Chris RobinsonPrincess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
Joe WalshFaculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Australian outdoor enthusiasts are at heightened risk of skin cancer due to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Regular screening is essential for early detection; little is known about how trust in clinician expertise and screening frequency shape behaviors in this cohort . Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1,403 adult outdoor enthusiasts attending a skin cancer clinic collected data on UV exposure, screening habits, clinician preference and time since last skin check. Group comparisons and multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of specialist preference, and screening intervals were correlated with cancer detection. Results: Over half of participants (54.9%) performed regular self/partner skin checks, while 7.8% had never had a clinical check. Trust in clinician expertise was strongly influential, with 84.2% prioritising who performed the check, 63.6% most recently screened by a skin-cancer specialist. Multivariable analysis, a prior skin cancer diagnosis (OR = 2.13, Conclusion: Prior skin cancer experience and proactive protective behaviors strongly influenced specialist preference. The temporal distribution of diagnoses observed in this cohort was compatible with the potential value of regular screening among UV-exposed outdoor enthusiasts; however, causal inference cannot be drawn from this cross-sectional design.

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Early Detection of CancerPatient PreferenceSkin NeoplasmsTrustAdultAgedAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedUltraviolet RaysBasal cell carcinomaEarly detectionEarly detection of skin cancerMelanomaPatient preferencePrimary health careSkin neoplasmsSquamous cell carcinoma

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