Sun protection and sunbathing practices among at-risk family members of patients with melanoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the increased level of familial risk, research indicates that family members of patients with melanoma engage in relatively low levels of sun protection and high levels of sun exposure. The goal of this study was to evaluate a broad range of demographic, medical, psychological, knowledge, and social influence correlates of sun protection and sunbathing practices among first-degree relatives (FDRs) of melanoma patients and to determine if correlates of sun protection and sunbathing were unique.

Methods

We evaluated correlates of sun protection and sunbathing among FDRs of melanoma patients who were at increased disease risk due to low compliance with sun protection and skin surveillance behaviors. Participants (N = 545) completed a phone survey.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Manne SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3050750 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature