Journal article
Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults
American journal of health behavior, v 35(6), pp 699-711
04 Nov 2011
PMID: 22251761
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate Fishbein's integrative model in predicting young adults' skin protection, sun exposure, and indoor tanning intentions. Methods: Two hundred twelve participants completed an online survey. Results: Damage distress, self-efficacy, and perceived
control accounted for 34% of the variance in skin protection intentions. Outcome beliefs and low self-efficacy for sun avoidance accounted for 25% of the variance in sun exposure intentions. Perceived damage, outcome evaluation, norms, and indoor tanning prototype accounted for 32% of the
variance in indoor tanning intentions. Conclusions: Future research should investigate whether these variables predict exposure and protection behaviors and whether intervening can reduce young adults' skin cancer risk behaviors.
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- Title
- Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults
- Creators
- Carolyn Heckman - Fox Chase Cancer CenterSharon Manne - Brunswick (United States)Jacqueline Kloss - Drexel UniversitySarah Bauerle Bass - Temple UniversityBradley Collins - College of Health Professions and Social Work, Department of Public Health, Health Behavior Research Clinic (HBRC), Philadelphia, PAStuart Lessin - Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Publication Details
- American journal of health behavior, v 35(6), pp 699-711
- Publisher
- PNG Publications
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000301567700006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-82255169438
- Other Identifier
- 991019353627804721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health