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Smoking Cessation Counseling as a Teachable Moment for Skin Cancer Prevention: Pilot Studies.
- Source :
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American Journal of Health Behavior . Mar/Apr2008, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p137-145. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: To conduct pilot research examining smoking cessation counseling as a teachable moment for skin cancer prevention. Methods: Study I surveyed 199 beachgoers regarding skin cancer protection. Study II compared a standard smoking cessation treatment against one that incorporated skin cancer education (N = 35). Results: In Study I, smokers were less likely than nonsmokers to wear sunscreen or perform skin self-examinations. In Study II, participants were satisfied with the integrated program; smoking cessation treatment efficacy was not compromised; and skin cancer knowledge and self-efficacy increased. Conclusions: Further study of smoking cessation as a teachable moment for other health behavior change is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10873244
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31317206
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.32.2.3