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The FLASHE Study: Survey Development, Dyadic Perspectives, and Participant Characteristics.
Linda C Nebeling1, Erin Hennessy2, April Y Oh1
1Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|May 21, 2017
Summary
The Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) study collected data on cancer preventive behaviors in parents and adolescents. Findings show significant correlations between parent and adolescent reports on various health behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Cancer Prevention Research
Background:
- Cancer preventive behaviors are crucial for public health.
- Understanding parent-adolescent dynamics in health behaviors is essential.
- Existing research often lacks dyadic data on cancer prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine multiple cancer preventive behaviors within parent-adolescent dyads.
- To investigate correlates of physical activity, diet, and other behaviors.
- To provide a comprehensive dataset for studying cancer prevention in families.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, web-based study design.
- Nationwide sample of 1,573 parent-adolescent dyads (parents and adolescents aged 12-17).
- Surveys assessed intrapersonal, interpersonal, parenting, and environmental domains.
Main Results:
- Parent and adolescent reports on health behaviors were positively and significantly correlated (r =0.32-0.63).
- Data allow for examination of similarities between parents and adolescents on cancer-related constructs.
- FLASHE data are publicly available for further research.
Conclusions:
- The FLASHE study provides valuable dyadic data for cancer prevention research.
- Parent-adolescent concordance in health behaviors is evident.
- Publicly available data facilitate advancements in understanding and promoting cancer preventive health behaviors.
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