Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I01:25

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II01:18

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...
Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Costs of breast cancer care by stage and HER-2 Status: a population-based study.

Frontiers in health services·2026
Same author

The impact of music listening on well-being in older adults: a systematic review.

BMC public health·2026
Same author

Digital health interventions for improving nutritional behaviors in older adults: a scoping review.

Frontiers in nutrition·2026
Same author

The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in type-2 diabetes in Pakistan: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare·2026
Same author

Clinical Characteristics at the Diagnosis of New Primary Melanoma in Italy: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Predictors of unplanned 30-day hospital readmission: a retrospective cohort study in north-east Italy.

BMJ open·2026
Same journal

<i>Letter:</i> The Experience of Health Care Providers Working At High Altitude.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
Same journal

<i>Letter:</i> Beyond Altitude-Referral Filters and Diagnostic Gaps in Young Stroke.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
Same journal

Mitigating Intraoperative Fatigue in Surgeons at High Altitude: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
Same journal

Exercise-Induced Autonomic and Cardio-Respiratory Stress at High Altitude in Leisure Athletes.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
Same journal

Establishing Early Intervention Thresholds for High-Altitude Polycythemia: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study of Tibetan Residents.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
Same journal

Compliance and Genetic Variability Are Determinants of the Success of l-Arginine/l-Citrulline Supplementation in High Altitude-A Pilot Study.

High altitude medicine & biology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Pharmacologic Induction of Epidermal Melanin and Protection Against Sunburn in a Humanized Mouse Model
12:37

Pharmacologic Induction of Epidermal Melanin and Protection Against Sunburn in a Humanized Mouse Model

Published on: September 7, 2013

Health Promotion for Sun Protection: A Community Approach in a Mountain Setting.

Alessandra Buja1, Sandro Cinquetti2, Marco Coller1

  • 1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Laboratory of Health Care Services and Health Promotion Evaluation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.

High Altitude Medicine & Biology
|June 24, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A community health campaign in mountain regions successfully improved sun protection behaviors, particularly sunscreen use. Further initiatives are needed to enhance adherence to melanoma prevention strategies.

Keywords:
UVRmelanomamountain settingpreventionpublic healthsunscreen

More Related Videos

Studying Chronic Exposure of Mice to Ultraviolet B Radiation
03:20

Studying Chronic Exposure of Mice to Ultraviolet B Radiation

Published on: August 19, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Pharmacologic Induction of Epidermal Melanin and Protection Against Sunburn in a Humanized Mouse Model
12:37

Pharmacologic Induction of Epidermal Melanin and Protection Against Sunburn in a Humanized Mouse Model

Published on: September 7, 2013

Studying Chronic Exposure of Mice to Ultraviolet B Radiation
03:20

Studying Chronic Exposure of Mice to Ultraviolet B Radiation

Published on: August 19, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dermatology
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Alpine regions face high cutaneous melanoma rates due to increased UV radiation.
  • The "Montagna SÌ, Melanoma NO" campaign launched in 2022 to promote sun safety in these areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a sun protection intervention 3 years post-launch.
  • Assess improvements in sun safety practices among residents in a mountain setting.

Main Methods:

  • A before-and-after study surveyed 229 residents in 2022 and 115 in 2025.
  • Standardized questionnaires collected data on sun exposure, protective measures, and campaign awareness.

Main Results:

  • 43% of respondents were aware of the campaign in 2025.
  • Significant increase in sunscreen use during outdoor activities and skiing.
  • No significant improvement in the use of caps or sunglasses.

Conclusions:

  • The community-engaged campaign effectively improved sun-protective behaviors.
  • Tailored health promotion strategies are valuable for melanoma prevention.
  • Additional efforts are required to address remaining gaps in prevention adherence.