Objective: Narrative messages may be an effective strategy to increase risk perceptions and
motivate preventive behaviours related to cancer. The aim of this research was to examine …

There have been many public health recommendations for avoiding UV radiation
exposures. This is primarily due to concerns about skin cancer and especially melanoma …

Risk factors for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, include lifetime sun exposure
and a history of sunburns. However, a minority of adolescents report consistent engagement …

Abstract Background/Objectives Excessive sun exposure during childhood is a risk factor for
skin cancer. This study aimed to compare the frequency of ideal sun protection use between …

Genetic testing of minors is advised only for conditions in which benefits of early intervention
outweigh potential psychological harms. This study investigated whether genetic counseling …

Background Incidence of skin cancer is increasing worldwide and UV exposure at a young
age is an important risk factor. Objectives To compare sun exposure-related knowledge and …

Melanoma prevention is essential for children who are at elevated risk for the disease due to
family history. However, children who carry a familial risk for the disease do not optimally …

The phenomenon of colorism, especially among Blacks, has been researched minimally by
scholars within various disciplines. Prior studies have focused primarily on its impact in such …

Background: Few studies have examined photoprotection practices in individuals with rare
genetic diseases, such as Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), where photoprotection is an …

Visual communication has been identified as an important area both in research and in
practice in health communication. In the context of skin cancer, previous work predominantly …