| Sun-protection behaviors among African Americans. | |
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PMID: 20171530 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Data suggest that the prevalence of sun-protection behaviors is low (44%) among African Americans; the samples in such studies, however, tended to be small or nonrepresentative. PURPOSE: This article aims to examine the prevalence and correlates of sun-protection behaviors among a large, random, statewide sample of African-American adults living in California to ascertain behavioral patterns and highlight directions for targeted interventions. METHODS: From September 2006 through May 2008, an anonymous health survey collected data on sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide-brim hat use among a random sample of 2187 African-American adults, and assessed demographic, regional, skin type, and other potential correlates of these behaviors. The analysis was conducted in 2009. RESULTS: Only 31% engaged in at least one sun-protection behavior; of the three behaviors, sunscreen use was the least prevalent, with 63% never using sunscreen. Multivariate logistic regressions revealed that gender, SES, and skin type were significant predictors of sun-protection behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Tailored interventions to increase sun-protection behaviors among African Americans (men in particular) are needed. |
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Authors:
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Latrice C Pichon; Irma Corral; Hope Landrine; Joni A Mayer; Gregory J Norman |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of preventive medicine Volume: 38 ISSN: 1873-2607 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Prev Med Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2010-05-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704773 Medline TA: Am J Prev Med Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 288-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright (c) 2010 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. . Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 109 Observatory, Ann Arbor MI 48109-2029, USA. lpichon@umich.edu |
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Adolescent Adult African Americans* Aged Aged, 80 and over California Female Health Behavior / ethnology* Health Surveys Humans Logistic Models Male Middle Aged Protective Clothing / utilization* Sex Factors Skin / metabolism Sunlight / adverse effects Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage* Young Adult |
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0/Sunscreening Agents |
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