Teen daughters and their mothers in conversation: Identifying opportunities for enhancing awareness of risky tanning behaviors Journal Article
| Authors: | Gordon, M.; Rodríguez, V. M.; Shuk, E.; Schoenhammer, M.; Halpern, A. C.; Geller, A. C.; Hay, J. L. |
| Article Title: | Teen daughters and their mothers in conversation: Identifying opportunities for enhancing awareness of risky tanning behaviors |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The incidence of melanoma has been increasing dramatically among teenage and young adult women over the past several decades. Despite a causal link between ultraviolet light exposure and melanoma, a significant proportion of young women intentionally tan. Furthermore, we know very little about the family's role in melanoma-related risk practices. Methods: This study examined 22 interviews of adolescent girls and their mothers discussing topics related to sun protection and tanning behavior. Results: Qualitative analysis elicited four primary themes: (1) high rates of prior discussion about indoor tanning; (2) discussion of other risky behaviors that are considered more important than tanning; (3) a desire for increased knowledge of risky tanning behavior; and (4) change in tanning behavior with relevant life experience. Conclusions: Results emphasize the value of educational interventions designed to raise melanoma-related risk awareness and suggest the potential benefit of improving knowledge maintenance and family engagement through information sharing. © 2016 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | health behavior; sun protection; family communication; tanning; risk behavior |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume: | 58 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1054-139X |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2016-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 579 |
| End Page: | 581 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.02.001 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 27107911 |
| PMCID: | PMC4933011 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 2 June 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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