Background: Healthcare professionals' counseling is expected to prompt primary and
secondary prevention of skin cancer. In this study, we evaluated the association between …

Background There have been no studies of the American Academy of Dermatology's
SpotMe skin cancer screening program to collectively analyze and determine the factors …

BACKGROUND: The mass media is increasingly important in shaping a range of health
beliefs and behaviors. OBJECTIVE: We examined the association among mass media …

Melanoma incidence is increasing among Hispanics/Latinos in California. This community-
based project reached out to a rural Hispanic/Latino community in North San Diego County …

BACKGROUND: Results from a single case–control study suggest that skin self-examination
(SSE) has the potential to reduce mortality from melanoma by 63%. Despite these …

The incidence of skin cancer among US Hispanics increased 1.3% annually from 1992 to
2008. However, little research has focused on skin cancer prevention among the rapidly …

Aims: To evaluate skin cancer knowledge and preventive behaviors of patients recently
treated for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and to examine the factors …

BACKGROUND: Incidence and mortality from skin cancers including melanoma are highest
among men 50years or older. Thorough skin self-examination may be beneficial to improve …

BACKGROUND Few studies describing sun-protective behaviors, knowledge, and self-
efficacy in African Americans exist. Although educational programs targeting Caucasians …

Skin cancer incidence is increasing, but whether primary care providers routinely screen for
skin cancer is not known. OBJECTIVE:: We assessed whether primary care practitioners are …