| Skin self-examination practices in a convenience sample of U.S. university students. | |
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PMID: 15533538 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Melanoma skin cancer affects many young adults, yet few practice skin self-examination (SSE). We collected detailed information about young adult SSE practices, which can be used to guide the development of SSE interventions that target this age group. METHODS: We surveyed 190 US university students to assess their SSE practices, including thoroughness of self-exams and reasons for not performing SSE. RESULTS: Just 33.2% of respondents had ever performed SSE, and only 5.8% had checked their entire body. The three most commonly cited reasons for failing to practice SSE were not knowing what to look for (55.9%), never thinking of it (54.3%), and not knowing it should be done (33.1%). CONCLUSIONS: Interventions to promote early melanoma detection must raise awareness about the importance of beginning SSE practice in young adulthood and conducting thorough self-exams. They should target all young adults, including those who already practice SSE. |
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Authors:
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Marilyn R Arnold; William DeJong |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Preventive medicine Volume: 40 ISSN: 0091-7435 ISO Abbreviation: Prev Med Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-11-09 Completed Date: 2005-04-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0322116 Medline TA: Prev Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 268-73 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Society, Human Development and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. marnold@hsph.harvard.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Dermatology / statistics & numerical data Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Surveys Humans Logistic Models Male Massachusetts Melanoma / diagnosis, prevention & control Multivariate Analysis Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data Risk Factors Self-Examination / statistics & numerical data* Skin* Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*, prevention & control Students / statistics & numerical data Universities / statistics & numerical data |
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