The Influence of Disease Perceptions on the Participation of Melanoma Patients and their Partners in Skin Self-Examination Education.

ABSTRACT: By examining differences between patients who enroll or decline to enroll in a partner-based study, future research can benefit and adapt recruitment strategies to reduce sampling biases. This study examined differences between melanoma patients' who either declined or enrolled in an intervention aimed at increasing skin self-examination (SSE) with partner assistance. Specifically, differences were assessed for gender, age, perception of likelihood of getting another melanoma, benefits of early detection, and severity of the disease. Additionally, reasons for declining were examined. Among 368 melanoma patients interviewed during their appointment with the treating physician, 187 enrolled in the study and 181 declined to participate. No significant age or gender differences between enrolle

SUBMITTER: Rikki G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4005381 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature