Attitudes and behaviors towards sun protection and melanoma in African Americans

Any attempt to reverse the condition of African Americans in New England had to consider what a small fraction of the overall population they were. Success depended upon unity of African Americans and changing attitudes and behaviors of white New Englanders. This chapter analyzes those efforts from what to call themselves to creating black institutions to enlisting white support. Activists in the 1830s largely focused on the tactic of uplift, primarily meaning education and self-improvement societies. The idea was that African Americans needed to improve themselves to reduce white prejudice as well as for their own well-being. This chapter also includes discussions of colonization, white allies (including Garrison, The Liberator, and antislavery societies), racism within abolitionist ranks, and the appearance of “scientific” racism.

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Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes

Journal of Skin Cancer ◽

10.1155/2014/248198 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Courtney Hobbs ◽

Vinayak K. Nahar ◽

M. Allison Ford ◽

Martha A. Bass ◽

Robert T. Brodell

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

The Usa ◽

Survey Results ◽

And Behaviors ◽

And Behavior

Outdoor athletes represent an important group at risk for skin cancer because they are routinely exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The purpose of this study was to assess current skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among collegiate athletes. A modified version of the Melanoma Risk Behavior Survey was completed by 343 athletes attending a Southern University in the USA, generating an 87% response rate. Survey results demonstrated that the majority of the athletes do not limit their sun exposure and reported low levels of sun protective behaviors. In addition, athletes lacked knowledge about skin cancer and sun protection. Eighty-three percent of the athletes stated that tanning beds improve one’s overall health. Race was significantly associated with skin cancer knowledge, whereas, gender was found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards skin cancer. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior, but not between attitude and behavior. This study highlights the need to educate athletes about the hazards of tanning to minimize UV exposure and promote sun protection habits. Moreover, athletes should be educated on the dangers of indoor tanning facilities and encouraged to avoid these facilities.

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Sun Protection Attitudes and Behaviors of Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients

Dermatologic Surgery ◽

10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30145.x ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 30 (4p2) ◽

pp. 610-615 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

June K. Robinson ◽

Darrell S. Rigel

Keyword(s):

Organ Transplant ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Solid Organ Transplant ◽

Solid Organ ◽

Transplant Recipients ◽

Organ Transplant Recipients ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

Solid Organ Transplant Recipients ◽

And Behaviors

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Attitudes and Behaviors That Impact Skin Cancer Risk among Men

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18199989 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (19) ◽

pp. 9989

Author(s):

Gabrielle J. Adams ◽

Elianna K. Goldstein ◽

Beth G. Goldstein ◽

Kristen L. Jarman ◽

Adam O. Goldstein

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽

Protective Behaviors ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

And Behaviors ◽

Protective Methods

Despite substantially higher skin cancer risks, little research has investigated men’s attitudes about skin cancer and how those attitudes relate to their risks of developing skin cancer. This study aims to close the gap in research, regarding men’s perceptions and behaviors about skin cancer, sun exposure, and tanning. This study utilized a cross-sectional survey of 705 men recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), reporting attitudes and behaviors towards sun exposure, tanning, and sun protection. While the majority of men reported large daily outdoor activities, that their skin frequently burns with sun exposure, and riskier perceptions of tanning, only a minority reported daily use of sunscreen or most other sun protective behaviors. More sun protection methods were associated with more frequent use of sunscreen and less positive tanning perceptions. Men consistently engaged in high-risk behaviors for developing skin cancer, but they did not engage highly in protective behaviors to mitigate their risk. The findings can help improve clinical and public health interventions to lower men’s risk of skin cancer with strong messages about sunscreen use and sun protective methods.

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