Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults

Heckman, Carolyn J.; Manne, Sharon L.; Kloss, Jacqueline D.; Bass, Sarah Bauerle; Collins, Bradley N.; Lessin, Stuart R.

doi:10.5993/ajhb.35.6.6

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“…Health communication research (e.g., Heckman, Manne, Kloss et al, 2011) and campaigns (e.g., Sayeed et al, 2005) applying the reasoned-action approach often focus on identifying main effects of behavioral determinants underlying behavior. However, previous studies have shown that interactions between behavioral determinants are possible, and may exert joint effects on behavioral intention.…”

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The Moderated Influence of Perceived Behavioral Control on Intentions Among the General U.S. Population: Implications for Public Communication Campaigns

Martinez

Lewis

2016

Journal of Health Communication

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This study reports results from a large population-based survey of U.S. adults showing perceived behavioral control (PBC) moderations of associations between (1) attitude and intention, and (2) perceived norms and intention to engage in six health behaviors. Results are based on data collected from a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults ages 40-70 (N=2,489) and extend understanding of how behavioral theory can be used to guide the design and evaluation of health communication campaigns. OLS regression analyses show evidence for a significant positive PBC moderation of (1) attitude and intention, and (2) perceived norms and intention such that attitude or perceived norms toward the behavior is more strongly associated with behavioral intention among participants reporting higher levels of PBC. Implications for message design and the evaluation of communication campaigns are discussed.

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The Moderated Influence of Perceived Behavioral Control on Intentions Among the General U.S. Population: Implications for Public Communication Campaigns

Martinez

Lewis

2016

Journal of Health Communication

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“…These last years, some studies have reported the frequency of tanning bed use in different contexts [9,10]. They reported the prevalence of tanning bed use, individual characteristics associated with this practice.…”

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Exposure to indoor tanning in France: a population based study

2013

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BackgroundTanning lamp sessions have increased in Europe in recent years. Recent epidemiological studies have confirmed a proven link between melanoma and artificial UV exposure. However, in France, little information is available to determine the exposure of the population. This article presents the results from the ‘Baromètre cancer 2010’ concerning the proportion of users exposed to artificial UV radiation in France, their characteristics and level of information on the risks associated.MethodsA two stage random sampling telephone survey assisted by CATI system (household, individual) was performed from 3 April 2010 to 7 August 2010 on a sample of 3,359 people aged 15 to 75 years old.ResultsIn 2010, 13.4% of the French population reported to have tanning lamp sessions at least once in their lifetime and 3.5% of the total population reported the use of artificial UV radiation over the last twelve months. Exposure over the last twelve months is most commonly seen among females (5.0%) and young population between 20–25 years old (9.6%). In addition, 3.5% of those under 18 years report having attended UV booths at least once during their lifetime even though they are forbidden to minors. Moreover, more than one the third of users reported more than 10 exposures within a year. The places of exposure cited most often were beauty salons (50%) and tanning centers (46%). Only 49.2% of those surveyed felt that they were well informed on the risks of cancer associated with UV booths. Furthermore, the population was found to have misconceptions about artificial UV radiation. One quarter of the population, believe that artificial UV radiation use before vacation protects the skin from sunburn.ConclusionsThis first study on artificial UV radiation exposure in France has better quantified and characterized the users. It has also defined the state of knowledge and the perception of risk by the general French population. This work will contribute to determine actions of prevention to reduce cancer risk related to artificial UV radiation.

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“…534]. Perceived behavioural control is associated with sun protection behaviour [11,[36][37][38]. Individuals may be resigned to their unhealthy behaviour because of previous failed efforts and no longer believe that they have control [31].…”

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“…Self-efficacy is related to performing sun protection behaviours [9,36,37,40,41]. Individuals have varying levels of self-efficacy about being able to do all the behaviours necessary to protect their skin [36]. Self-efficacy was measured with the General self-efficacy scale [42] at 0 and 12 weeks.…”

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A randomised trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of electronic messages on sun protection behaviours

Szabó¹,

Ócsai²,

Csabai³

et al. 2015

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology

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Message exposure is effective at changing a variety of health behaviours. Our aim was to improve sun protection habits of a volunteer sample. We conducted a randomised, non-blinded, investigator-initiated trial (from 1st June to 31st August in 2011) on the effect of an electronic text-message system on sun protection behaviours. The assessments of 149 healthy volunteer participants took place at the Clinical Department of Dermatology and Allergology at the University of Szeged in Hungary. Psychological and medical assessments were also made. Total motivation scores for adherence to sunscreen use improved at a nearly significant level (t=-1.954, p=0.054). The intervention group used sunscreens more often than the other groups according to their sun exposure diaries (F=8.173, p<0.05) and their interview results (F=3.44, p<0.05). Using electronic messages offers an effective method to improve sun protection behaviours. Our intervention is a cost-effective method and it can easily be implemented at worksites.

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Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults

Cited by 23 publications

References 51 publications

The Moderated Influence of Perceived Behavioral Control on Intentions Among the General U.S. Population: Implications for Public Communication Campaigns

The Moderated Influence of Perceived Behavioral Control on Intentions Among the General U.S. Population: Implications for Public Communication Campaigns

Exposure to indoor tanning in France: a population based study

A randomised trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of electronic messages on sun protection behaviours

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