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Preventing skin cancer through behavior change. Implications for interventions

J S Rossi1, L M Blais, C A Redding

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA.

Dermatologic Clinics
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Sun exposure causes skin cancer, but prevention is possible. An integrative behavior change model shows promise for effective public health strategies to reduce sun exposure and prevent skin cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Sun exposure is a primary cause of skin cancer.
  • Current interventions improve knowledge but not behavior regarding sun exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an integrative behavior change model.
  • To explore its application in skin cancer prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of behavior change models.
  • Application of an integrative model to sun exposure behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Interventions effectively change knowledge and attitudes.
  • Behavioral change remains a challenge for current methods.

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Conclusions:

  • An integrative behavior change model offers a promising framework.
  • This model can guide rational public health approaches to skin cancer prevention.