Barriers and facilitators to skin cancer prevention among Hispanics: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the past two decades, melanoma incidence among Hispanic people has risen greatly. This qualitative study explored Hispanic people's perceived barriers and facilitators to skin cancer-related preventive behaviors.

Methods

Five focus groups among Hispanic people (2 in Spanish and 3 in English; n = 34; 11 Spanish-preferring and 23 English-preferring) were conducted, where participants discussed their perceptions and behaviors relating to skin cancer, sun protection, and skin self-examination. Additionally, healthcare providers (n = 9) and Hispanic community leaders (n = 6) were recruited for individual interviews to complement the results of focus groups. A thematic analysis was conducted on all transcripts.

Results

Perceived barriers to sun protection incl

SUBMITTER: Niu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445849 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature