Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors
Joint Authors
Chen, Jeffrey
Shih, Johnny
Tran, Andrew
Mullane, Aaron
Thomas, Christina
Aydin, Nail
Misra, Subhasis
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Skin protection behaviors and environmental exposure play a crucial role in the development and subsequent management of melanoma.
This study investigates gender-based differences in skin protection behaviors after melanoma treatment.
Methods.
Patients diagnosed and surgically treated for cutaneous melanomas over the last six years in a geographically high risk area were surveyed over telephone using a standardized script.
Results.
Of 150 survey results obtained, there were 82 males and 68 females.
Overall, 87% of participants reported skin self-examination for abnormal markings more often and 94% reported wearing skin protective clothing more often, with females being more than males.
Females limited outdoor activity more often than males, 79% to 54%, p<0.05.
When outside, females sought shade more often than males, 75% to 56%, p<0.05.
However, males wore a wide brim hat more often than females, 52% to 28%, p<0.05.
Interestingly, 60% of participants reported wearing SPF 30 sunscreen less often, p<0.05.
Conclusion.
Larger percentage of females adopted behavioral changes to prevent future melanoma.
Those living in high risk areas and with outdoor occupations need particular attention to skin care.
Population based screening should be adopted to deal with this rising public health crisis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Jeffrey& Shih, Johnny& Tran, Andrew& Mullane, Aaron& Thomas, Christina& Aydin, Nail…[et al.]. 2016. Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110733
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Jeffrey…[et al.]. Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110733
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Jeffrey& Shih, Johnny& Tran, Andrew& Mullane, Aaron& Thomas, Christina& Aydin, Nail…[et al.]. Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110733
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110733