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{"title":"The Effect of Sun Knowledge and Self-Efficacy on Sun Protection Behavior in Skin Cancer Among Young People.","authors":"İrem Nur Özdemir, Eda Kılınç İşleyen, Buşra İmren, Özlem Polat, Kübra Aygün","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0091","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> The aim of this study is to reveal the impact of skin cancer and sun knowledge on sun protection behavior in young people. In addition, identifying predictors influencing sun protection behaviors in young people is also aimed. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional study was conducted with 424 young people in Turkey. Data were collected using Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale for Sun Protection, and Sun Protection Behavior Scale. The independent samples <i>t-</i>test was used to determine differences between the mean scores of sociodemographic characteristics, Bonferroni-corrected one-way ANOVA was used to determine differences among three or more groups, and the relationship between scale score means was analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis. Factors influencing sun protection behavior were identified using multiple linear regression. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of the young people, 43.4% use sunscreen continuously throughout the year, 10.10% go to solarium, and 25.7% perform self-examinations of their skin. In youth, high sun protection self-efficacy (β = 0.486), being female (β = 0.077), regular use of sunscreen throughout the year (β = 0.464), and avoiding tanning beds (β = 0.075) positively influence sun protection behavior scores. Spending more than 6 hours in the sun during the summer months (β= -0.118) negatively affects sun protection behavior. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The level of skin cancer sun knowledge, sun protection self-efficacy, and sun protection behaviors of young people are moderate and there is a positive correlation among them. The study's findings indicate the necessity to increase awareness of skin cancer risk factors among young people and initiate effective interventions to promote sun protection behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"77-86"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142621041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Treatment of Medulloblastoma in the Adolescent and Young Adult Population: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Maria Otth, Annette Weiser, Seok-Yun Lee, Lukas Rudolf von Rohr, Philip Heesen, Ana S Guerreiro Stucklin, Katrin Scheinemann","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0044","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medulloblastoma is the most frequent high-grade tumor of the central nervous system in children but accounts for less than 1% of these tumors in adults. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients are between both age groups, and different approaches are used to treat medulloblastoma in this population. We performed a systematic review of studies published between 2007 and 2023 that reported treatment approaches and survival data of AYA patients with medulloblastoma, defined as 15 to 39 years of age at diagnosis. Due to the heterogeneity of data, a meta-analysis was not possible. Except for the omission of chemotherapy after radiotherapy in a few adult studies, the treatment backbone is very similar between studies starting enrolment during childhood and older adolescence or adulthood. Despite indications for a higher rate of early treatment termination due to toxicity in adults, survival data remain comparable between studies starting enrolment earlier or later in life. However, molecular subtyping was missing in most studies, so the survival data must be interpreted cautiously. Nevertheless, pediatric-inspired strategies in the AYA population are feasible, but individual dose adjustments may be necessary during treatment and should be considered upfront. Collaborative studies investigating the best treatment approach for medulloblastoma in the AYA population are needed in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"18-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142043944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harmonization of the Upfront Osteosarcoma Treatment Paradigm for Adolescents and Young Adults.","authors":"Nicole P Daukshus, Viswatej Avutu, Emily Long Sarro, Michael D Kinnaman, Emily K Slotkin, Katherine Thornton, Mark A Dickson, Nancy T Sklarin, William D Tap, Julia Glade Bender","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0054","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Limited guidance exists on streamlining cancer therapy for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients 15-39 years of age, as much of the current data are extrapolated from pediatric or adult counterparts and can differ significantly between the two care models. Harmonization of standard treatment approaches has the potential to improve outcomes and establish a foundation for the development of future clinical trials. We present our experience harmonizing treatment and supportive care regimens for AYA patients with osteosarcoma receiving treatment with methotrexate, doxorubicin, and cisplatin (MAP) therapy on the pediatric and adult sarcoma services at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"62-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141619950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2024.","authors":"","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.52410.revack","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2024.52410.revack","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":"14 1","pages":"123-124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143763969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supporting a Young Adult with Social Anxiety Disorder and Improving Engagement in Cancer Care: A Case Report.","authors":"Elizabeth S Ver Hoeve, Alexandra M Psihogios, Tara K Torres, Jolene Jacquart","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0030","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer often demonstrate suboptimal engagement in cancer care due to a host of logistical, developmental, and psychological factors. This clinical case study of a young adult (YA) with cancer highlights the multiple ways in which social anxiety disorder (SAD) impacted a YA's engagement in cancer care. The case study also details the use of an evidence-based treatment for SAD to support behavioral change. Identification and receipt of timely evidence-based psychological intervention for SAD have the potential to improve AYA well-being and enhance cancer care engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"118-122"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Education on Vaccination Perception in University Students: A Quasi-Experimental Controlled Educational Intervention.","authors":"Ulku Saygili Duzova, Emine Kaplan Serin, Ayse Mutlu, Nuray Ocal, Hatice Akkus, Nebahat Toprak, Derya Ceylan","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0121","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> The study investigated the impact of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine education on university students' vaccination perceptions. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This research was conducted with pre- posttest and quasi-experimental design with students enrolled in the department of health services of a university. The sample of the study consisted of 87 students (<i>n</i> = 43 in the intervention group, <i>n</i> = 44 in the control group). Research data were collected between June 29 and July 22, 2022, using the Introductory Information Form and HPV Information Scale. An informative training program about cervical cancer and HPV was applied to the intervention group. This training program was carried out in two separate sessions. In the first session, information was given about the prevalence, pathology, and risk factors of cervical cancer. In the second session, general information about HPV, details about the vaccine, and vaccination programs were given. Training sessions are organized as small group discussions and seminars covering relevant topics. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In our study, the average age of our students was 20.7 ± 2.5 years, and in both groups, the proportion of students who did not know about HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, was quite high (74.4%, 68.2%). The majority of the control and intervention groups needed health education about STDs. There were statistically significant differences between the control and intervention groups in terms of the pre-test and posttest Knowledge of HPV Scale scores (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> It was found that the education on cervical cancer and HPV positively affected the perspectives of the students on vaccination. Interactive and group-oriented education increases knowledge sharing by encouraging interaction among students. In this way, a broader knowledge base about cervical cancer and HPV can be created, and misinformation can be corrected.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"94-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sperm Quality in 1252 Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) Undergoing Fertility Preservation Due to Cancer or Nonmalignant Diseases.","authors":"Kristina Weibring, Frida E Lundberg, Gabriella Cohn-Cedermark, Kenny A Rodriguez-Wallberg","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0068","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> To investigate the quality of emergency-collected semen samples aimed at sperm cryopreservation provided by adolescents and young adults (AYAs) presenting with cancer or nonmalignant diseases. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a prospective cohort study of postpubertal males referred for sperm cryopreservation who provided at least one semen sample for fertility preservation at the Reproductive Medicine Clinic of Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, between January 2009 and January 2020. Sperm quality was assessed by total sperm count, concentration, and motility. Sperm quality by disease groups was compared with the reference population data of fertile men defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). <b><i>Results:</i></b> Among the 1252 patients who provided samples for cryopreservation, 1063 had cancer and 189 had nonmalignant diseases. The most common malignant indications included testicular cancers (<i>n</i> = 501) and Hodgkin lymphoma (<i>n</i> = 102). Among those with nonmalignant disease, 35% (<i>n</i> = 66) had testicular disease. Sperm quality was significantly lower in all groups of patients with cancer compared with the reference population. In total, azoospermia was found in 8% of the patients with cancer, in 9% of those with nonmalignant testicular disease, and in 3% of the remaining men with nonmalignant disease. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Sperm quality in adult patients with cancer was significantly impaired compared with the WHO reference population standards for fertile men. For adolescent patients, standard reference values are lacking. AYAs wishing to preserve fertility should receive individualized counseling regarding sperm quality at the time of cryopreservation, and in selected cases, banking of additional samples should be recommended depending on the sperm quality parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"68-76"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141788075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aftercare of Childhood Cancer Survivors in Switzerland-The General Practitioner Model.","authors":"Maria Otth, Sabine Kroiss-Benninger, Katrin Scheinemann","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0059","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) represent a growing population worldwide, and lifelong follow-up care is recommended for most. Once CCS become adults, the transition to adult care is emerging. Today, there is no transition or long-term follow-up care model in the adult setting that clearly outweighs others. We therefore aimed to evaluate the transition to physicians outside the hospital. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In this single-center, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study, we assessed in 2022 the current follow-up care situation of CCS who already transitioned to physicians outside the hospital (family physicians, pediatricians). We asked CCS about cancer knowledge, worries, self-management skills, and expectations and physicians about their experience with CCS and their needs when caring for CCS. We included physicians where a CCS was transitioned to. We compared the results with CCS transitioned in a hospital setting and used descriptive statistics. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty-three CCS responded to the questionnaire (median age at questionnaire of 22 years, median 14 years since diagnosis). Nearly two-thirds reported not being in follow-up care anymore. The cancer knowledge was good, and cancer worries were low. Twenty-eight physicians responded with 21 reporting that they care for CCS. Half of them see CCS for acute problems only. Physicians are open to care for CCS but request the necessary recommendations and would also be available for respective training. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Transition to physicians might be an option for selected CCS. However, education and empowerment of CCS early on and education of physicians is urgently needed to prevent loss to follow-up, which may lead to lifelong nonengagement and incorrect perceptions about future health.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"53-61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Cancer Awareness Measure in Adolescents in Turkiye: A Methodological Study.","authors":"Şeyma Zeybek, Şeyda Özbiçakçi","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0005","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Cancer awareness can help reduce the associated morbidity and mortality. There is no scale for the assessment of general cancer awareness in Turkiye. This study aimed to evaluate the cultural relevance and psychometric properties of the cancer awareness measure (CAM) for use in adolescents in the Turkish population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This methodological study included 400 students attending seven high schools in western Turkiye, recruited by convenience sampling. The CAM was translated into Turkish and assessed for content validity by expert panel opinion and content validity index (CVI). The Turkish CAM was administered online, and its reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficients, item-total and item-subscale correlation coefficients, and test-retest analysis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The Turkish CAM had excellent content validity (scale CVI = 0.99). Cronbach's alpha for the entire scale was 0.72, and item-subscale correlation coefficients were 0.33-.75 (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Test-retest reliability was good, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.83 for the entire scale (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The students' mean score on the Turkish CAM was 45.60 ± 7.23 (on a scale of 11-77), indicating moderate cancer awareness. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The Turkish CAM is a valid and reliable measure that can be used to assess cancer awareness in adolescents in Turkiye. Interventional studies should be performed to measure and increase cancer awareness and promote cancer prevention among young people.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"87-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141158156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health Beliefs, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Prevention Behaviors of Turkish Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Ayfer Aksuoglu, Esma Ozsaker","doi":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0069","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jayao.2024.0069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> This study was conducted to examine the relationship between nursing students' breast cancer (BC) awareness, health beliefs, and BC prevention behaviors. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This study sample consisted of 256 female students. Descriptive Information Form, Breast Cancer Awareness Scale (B-CAS), the Factors Affecting Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviors of Women (FABCPB) Scale, and the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) were used to collect the data. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Breast self-examination was performed in 53.9% of the nursing students. The mean B-CAS score was 1.35 ± 0.58 and the mean FABCPB score was 102.84 ± 9.62. The mean scores of the sub-dimension scores of the CHBMS of nursing students were as sensitivity perception 7.93 ± 2.13, seriousness perception 22.58 ± 5.26, benefit perception 17.25 ± 3.17, obstacle perception 22.89 ± 6.24, confidence 37.71 ± 7.53, and health motivation 26.47 ± 4.41 points. A significant correlation was found between the scores of the nursing students on the B-CAS, FABCPB, and CHBMS scales. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Nursing students' scores on the B-CAS and FABCPB were moderate, CHBMS sensitivity and obstacle perception sub-dimension scores were low, severity perception scores were moderate, and benefit perception, trust, and health motivation sub-dimension scores were high. As the BC awareness of nursing students increased, their cancer prevention behaviors and health beliefs increased.</p>","PeriodicalId":14769,"journal":{"name":"Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology","volume":" ","pages":"105-112"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141599826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}