Total body skin examination adherence among young adults with an increased risk for skin cancer

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" Total body skin examination adherence among young adults with an increased risk for skin cancer "
Williams Merten, Julie; King, Jessica L; Largo-Wight, Erin

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924264
Doc. No	:	LA4sd7h2dn
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Williams Merten, Julie; King, Jessica L; Largo-Wight, Erin
Title & Author	:	Total body skin examination adherence among young adults with an increased risk for skin cancer [Article]\ Williams Merten, Julie; King, Jessica L; Largo-Wight, Erin
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	23/6
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Although ultraviolent radiation exposure and skin cancer rates are rising in the US, there is not a consistent national message calling for routine total body skin examinations (TBSE) by a healthcare provider. This pilot study examined TBSE rates among adults at an increased risk for skin cancer (history of sunburn, indoor tanning use, excessive UV exposure, poor sunscreen use). Overall skin cancer prevention behaviors were insufficient among respondents (n=953) and only a quarter of respondents considered at an increased risk for skin cancer reported a TBSE. White, older students with light skin who regularly use sunscreen were significantly more likely to report a TBSE. These findings highlight the need for a national study examining TBSE across the lifespan among high-risk individuals.