Factors associated with inconsistent sun protection in first-degree relatives of melanoma survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Shuk, E.; Burkhalter, J. E.; Baguer, C. F.; Holland, S. M.; Pinkhasik, A.; Brady, M. S.; Coit, D. G.; Ariyan, C. E.; Hay, J. L. |
| Article Title: | Factors associated with inconsistent sun protection in first-degree relatives of melanoma survivors |
| Abstract: | First-degree relatives (FDRs) of melanoma survivors are at heightened risk for developing melanoma, but use sun protection inconsistently. To develop appropriate interventions, in this article we identify factors related to sun protection inconsistency in melanoma FDRs using ethnographic decision tree modeling. We conducted in-home interviews with 25 melanoma FDRs balanced across gender and sunbathing attitudes and identified factors related to daily decision making about use of sunscreen, shade seeking, hats, and clothing. Results indicated primary facilitators for sun protection involved water settings and sunny weather. Physical activities such as exercise served to promote as well as inhibit sun protection. If participants anticipated shade cover, they tended to forgo other sun protection. The use of hats and clothing was often dictated by nonsun-protection goals. Understanding factors related to inconsistent sun protection with detail and nuance is an important prerequisite to interventions aimed to improve sun-protection maintenance in this population. © The Author(s) 2012. |
| Keywords: | adult; aged; middle aged; young adult; genetics; united states; methodology; ultraviolet radiation; sunscreen; melanoma; protective clothing; attitude to health; survivor; survivors; health promotion; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; ultraviolet rays; decision making; decision trees; environmental exposure; sunscreening agents; behavior change; cultural anthropology; high risk behavior; decision tree; anthropology, cultural; risk-taking; ethnography; risk, behaviors |
| Journal Title: | Qualitative Health Research |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 7 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7323 |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications |
| Date Published: | 2012-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 934 |
| End Page: | 945 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049732312443426 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 22645220 |
| PMCID: | PMC4057020 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 2 July 2012" - "CODEN: QHREE" - "Source: Scopus" |
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