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A study of Basal cell carcinoma in South asians for risk factor and clinicopathological characterization: a hospital based study. 南亚基底细胞癌的危险因素和临床病理特征研究:一项基于医院的研究。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-11-03 DOI: 10.1155/2014/173582

Sumir Kumar, Bharat Bhushan Mahajan, Sandeep Kaur, Ashish Yadav, Navtej Singh, Amarbir Singh

{"title":"A study of Basal cell carcinoma in South asians for risk factor and clinicopathological characterization: a hospital based study.","authors":"Sumir Kumar, Bharat Bhushan Mahajan, Sandeep Kaur, Ashish Yadav, Navtej Singh, Amarbir Singh","doi":"10.1155/2014/173582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/173582","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Although the incidence of skin cancers in India (part of South Asia) is low, the absolute number of cases may be significant due to large population. The existing literature on BCC in India is scant. So, this study was done focusing on its epidemiology, risk factors, and clinicopathological aspects. Methods. A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in Punjab, North India, from 2011 to 2013. History, examination and histopathological confirmation were done in all the patients visiting skin department with suspected lesions. Results. Out of 36 confirmed cases, 63.9% were females with mean ± SD age being 60.9 ± 14.2 years. Mean duration of disease was 4.7 years. Though there was statistically significant higher sun exposure in males compared to females (P value being 0.000), BCC was commoner in females, explainable by intermittent sun exposure (during household work in the open kitchens) in women. Majority of patients (88.9%) had a single lesion. Head and neck region was involved in 97.2% of cases, with nose being the commonest site (50%) with nodular/noduloulcerative morphology in 77.8% of cases. Pigmentation was evident in 22.2% of cases clinically. Nodular variety was the commonest histopathological variant (77.8%). Conclusions. This study highlights a paradoxically increasing trend of BCC with female preponderance, preferential involvement of nose, and higher percentage of pigmentation in Indians. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"173582"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/173582","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32927533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 35

Treatment patterns in patients with metastatic melanoma: a retrospective analysis. 转移性黑色素瘤患者的治疗模式:回顾性分析。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-05-05 DOI: 10.1155/2014/371326

Zhongyun Zhao, Song Wang, Beth L Barber

{"title":"Treatment patterns in patients with metastatic melanoma: a retrospective analysis.","authors":"Zhongyun Zhao, Song Wang, Beth L Barber","doi":"10.1155/2014/371326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/371326","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. To describe treatment patterns and factors influencing treatment in a real-world setting of US patients with metastatic melanoma (MM). Methods. This was a retrospective claims-based study among patients with MM diagnosed between 2005 and 2010 identified from MarketScan databases. Results. Of 2546 MM patients, 66.8% received surgery, 44.7% received radiation, 38.7% received systemic therapies, and 17.7% received all modalities. Patients with lung, brain, liver, or bone metastases were less likely to undergo surgery (all P < 0.0001); patients with lung (P = 0.04), brain (P < 0.001), or liver metastases (P = 0.03) were more likely to receive systemic therapies; patients with brain (P < 0.0001) or bone metastases (P < 0.0001) were more likely to receive radiation therapy. Oncologists were more likely to recommend systemic therapy (P < 0.0001) or radiation (P < 0.0001), while dermatologists were more likely to recommend surgery (P = 0.002). Monotherapy was the dominant systemic therapy (82.4% patients as first-line). Conclusions. Only 39% of MM patients received systemic therapies, perhaps reflecting efficacy and safety limitations of conventional systemic therapies for MM. Among those receiving systemic therapy, monotherapy was the most common approach. Sites of metastases and physician speciality influenced treatment patterns. This study serves as a baseline against which future treatment pattern studies, following approval of new agents, can be compared. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"371326"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/371326","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32387173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 19

Prognostic value of melanoma inhibitory activity protein in localized cutaneous malignant melanoma. 黑色素瘤抑制活性蛋白在局部皮肤恶性黑色素瘤中的预后价值。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-06-22 DOI: 10.1155/2014/843214

Angela Sandru, Eugenia Panaitescu, Silviu Voinea, Madalina Bolovan, Adina Stanciu, Sabin Cinca, Alexandru Blidaru

{"title":"Prognostic value of melanoma inhibitory activity protein in localized cutaneous malignant melanoma.","authors":"Angela Sandru, Eugenia Panaitescu, Silviu Voinea, Madalina Bolovan, Adina Stanciu, Sabin Cinca, Alexandru Blidaru","doi":"10.1155/2014/843214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/843214","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is a heterogeneous disease, acknowledged for its lack of predictability regarding clinical evolution. In order to appreciate a patient's individual prognosis, an attempt is made to find new tumor markers that parallel the disease progression. Objective. To identify if melanoma inhibitory activity (MIA) protein could represent a tool for selecting high risk early stages melanoma patients. Method. Between 2008 and 2013, 155 patients with CMM were treated in our clinic. 84 of them were classified into stages I and II, according to TNM 2009. MIA serum concentration was measured in all patients and 50 healthy donors. A cut-off value of 9.4 ng/ml was established using the ROC curve. Results. All patients were followed up by periodic investigations every 6 months. We have noticed that 66% of patients with MIA serum values at diagnosis greater than 9.4 ng/mL have relapsed, while only 5% of patients with MIA serum concentration below the estimated threshold, recurred during the follow-up period (P = 0.000). The death risk was 12 times higher in pathological MIA group of patients (P = 0.0001). Conclusions. Our data suggest that MIA is an independent prognostic factor for patients with localized CMM. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"843214"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/843214","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32520027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 18

The influence of the coexpression of CD4 and CD8 in cutaneous lesions on prognosis of mycosis fungoides: a preliminary study. 皮肤病变组织中CD4和CD8共表达对蕈样真菌病预后影响的初步研究

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-07-20 DOI: 10.1155/2014/624143

Sergio Umberto De Marchi, Giuseppe Stinco, Enzo Errichetti, Serena Bonin, Nicola di Meo, Giusto Trevisan

{"title":"The influence of the coexpression of CD4 and CD8 in cutaneous lesions on prognosis of mycosis fungoides: a preliminary study.","authors":"Sergio Umberto De Marchi, Giuseppe Stinco, Enzo Errichetti, Serena Bonin, Nicola di Meo, Giusto Trevisan","doi":"10.1155/2014/624143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/624143","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Although techniques of immunophenotyping have been successful in characterizing the cells in the cutaneous infiltrates of mycosis fungoides little evidence suggests that variations in the phenotypic characterization correlate with prognosis. Objectives. In a preliminary prospective, single-centre, study we correlated the T-cell phenotype in cutaneous biopsies with the progression of the disease to determine whether the coexpression of CD4 and CD8 has an impact on prognosis. Methods. Skin biopsy specimens from 30 newly diagnosed patients were stained with immunoperoxidase techniques to determine their phenotypic characteristics. After a median followup of 42 months patients were divided into two groups with stable and progressive disease. Results. Eighteen patients had the conventional CD4+CD8- T-cell phenotype. Ten patients showed the coexpression of CD4 and CD8 and had a slightly lower rate of progressive disease. Conclusions. The coexpression of CD4 and CD8 in cutaneous lesions is not rare and is associated with a slightly lower rate of progressive disease. Since double positive CD4/CD8 phenotype is rarely reported in mycosis fungoides the presence on conventional immunophenotyping of both CD may be due to a \"mixture\" of neoplastic cells and inflammatory CD8+ tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. Immunohistochemical study combined with confocal microscopy could clarify this issue. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"624143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/624143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32602862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8

Characterization of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma miRNome. 默克尔细胞癌miRNome的特征分析。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-02-03 DOI: 10.1155/2014/289548

Matthew S Ning, Annette S Kim, Nripesh Prasad, Shawn E Levy, Huiqiu Zhang, Thomas Andl

{"title":"Characterization of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma miRNome.","authors":"Matthew S Ning, Annette S Kim, Nripesh Prasad, Shawn E Levy, Huiqiu Zhang, Thomas Andl","doi":"10.1155/2014/289548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/289548","url":null,"abstract":"MicroRNAs have been implicated in various skin cancers, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma; however, the expression of microRNAs and their role in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) have yet to be explored in depth. To identify microRNAs specific to MCC (MCC-miRs), next-generation sequencing (NGS) of small RNA libraries was performed on different tissue samples including MCCs, other cutaneous tumors, and normal skin. Comparison of the profiles identified several microRNAs upregulated and downregulated in MCC. For validation, their expression was measured via qRT-PCR in a larger group of MCC and in a comparison group of non-MCC cutaneous tumors and normal skin. Eight microRNAs were upregulated in MCC: miR-502-3p, miR-9, miR-7, miR-340, miR-182, miR-190b, miR-873, and miR-183. Three microRNAs were downregulated: miR-3170, miR-125b, and miR-374c. Many of these MCC-miRs, the miR-183/182/96a cistron in particular, have connections to tumorigenic pathways implicated in MCC pathogenesis. In situ hybridization confirmed that the highly expressed MCC-miR, miR-182, is localized within tumor cells. Furthermore, NGS and qRT-PCR reveal that several of these MCC-miRs are highly expressed in the patient-derived MCC cell line, MS-1. These data indicate that we have identified a set of MCC-miRs with important implications for MCC research. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"289548"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/289548","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32176417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 38

Assessing the current market of sunscreen: a cross-sectional study of sunscreen availability in three metropolitan counties in the United States. 评估当前的防晒霜市场:美国三个大都市县防晒霜可用性的横断面研究。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-05-15 DOI: 10.1155/2014/285357

Kyle T Amber, Romi Bloom, Patrick Staropoli, Sonam Dhiman, Shasa Hu

{"title":"Assessing the current market of sunscreen: a cross-sectional study of sunscreen availability in three metropolitan counties in the United States.","authors":"Kyle T Amber, Romi Bloom, Patrick Staropoli, Sonam Dhiman, Shasa Hu","doi":"10.1155/2014/285357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/285357","url":null,"abstract":"Sunscreen use is recommended for the prevention of sunburn and skin cancer. Little is known regarding sunscreen availability in high versus low income communities. We analyzed sunscreen availability in three large metropolitan counties to determine the relationship between availability and community demographics. We included sun care products in all pharmacies and supermarkets open as of July 2013 in representative high and low income zip codes in Cook County, Illinois, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and San Diego County, California. We recorded the percentage of tanning oil, sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) < 15, SPF > 15, physical sunscreens, spray sunscreens, mean price per ounce (PPO), and mean SPF. Of the total products assessed, 11.0% were tanning oils, with physical sunscreens accounting for only 3.4% of the available sunscreens and 46.2% of sunscreens being spray-on. A comparison between higher and lower income zip codes demonstrated a significantly increased percentage of sunscreens with SPF < 15 in high income zip codes. Lower income zip codes had higher percentages of sunscreens with SPF > 15 and higher PPO, even when taking into account SPF. Further studies of sunscreen usage patterns in different populations must take into account sunscreen availability and price, as these significantly differ based on the community demographic. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"285357"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/285357","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32447484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Basal cell carcinoma of the head and neck region: a retrospective analysis of completely excised 331 cases. 头颈部基底细胞癌：对完全切除的 331 例病例的回顾性分析。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-04-17 DOI: 10.1155/2014/858636

Duriye Deniz Demirseren, Candemir Ceran, Berrak Aksam, Mustafa Erol Demirseren, Ahmet Metin

{"title":"Basal cell carcinoma of the head and neck region: a retrospective analysis of completely excised 331 cases.","authors":"Duriye Deniz Demirseren, Candemir Ceran, Berrak Aksam, Mustafa Erol Demirseren, Ahmet Metin","doi":"10.1155/2014/858636","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2014/858636","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study is to analyze all completely excised BCCs in the head and neck region with regard to age, sex, personal and familial history, skin type, tumor localization and size, histopathological subtype of tumor, reconstruction method, and recurrence rates. Incompletely excised BCCs were not included in this study since incomplete excision is the most important preventable risk factor for recurrence. In 320 patients, 331 lesions were retrospectively evaluated by dividing into the following 8 subunits: scalp, frontotemporal, orbital, nose, cheek, auricula, perioral, and chin-neck area. Most of the patients were in 60-70 age group (34.7%). The nose (32.3%) was the most common site of presentation. Clinically, all lesions and, histopathologically, most of the lesions (42.2%) presented were of the nodular type. All cases of recurrence after complete excision (n = 9, 2.7%) were located in the median parts of the head and neck region and were mainly diagnosed histopathologically as sclerotic and micronodular. Even though completely excised, head and neck region BCCs, especially which are more prone to recurrence due to anatomical and histopathological properties, should be more closely monitored in order to decrease morbidity and health care costs. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"858636"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4016886/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32370553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risk of second cancers in merkel cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of population based cohort studies. 默克尔细胞癌的第二癌风险:基于人群队列研究的荟萃分析。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-12-10 DOI: 10.1155/2014/184245

Anshul Saxena, Muni Rubens, Venkataraghavan Ramamoorthy, Hafiz Khan

{"title":"Risk of second cancers in merkel cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of population based cohort studies.","authors":"Anshul Saxena, Muni Rubens, Venkataraghavan Ramamoorthy, Hafiz Khan","doi":"10.1155/2014/184245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/184245","url":null,"abstract":"The risk of second cancers in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) remains uncertain since risk estimates vary worldwide. The global MCC population is growing and there is a demand for better knowledge of prognosis of this disease. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, and EMBASE search engines were searched for the relevant literature between January 1999 and September 2014 by use of explicit search criteria. The main outcome was second malignancies associated with MCC patients measured by standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) or other estimates of risks. Five papers fulfilled the inclusion criteria and reported SIRs of second cancer in MCC which varied from 1.07 to 2.80. Performing meta-analysis using random effects model revealed that there was an increased risk for second malignancies due to MCC (SIR, 1.52; 95% CI, 1.10-2.11). There was a significant increase in risk for malignant melanoma (SIR, 3.09; 95% CI, 2.02-4.73) as compared to all common second malignancies among the studies. Updated knowledge about risk of second malignancies in MCC will help in better assessment of the disease prognosis and will help in optimizing the medical and surgical treatment, radiotherapy, follow-up, and surveillance procedures. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"184245"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/184245","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32963657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 22

Sun-tanning perceptions of a new zealand urban population (1994-2005/6). 新西兰城市人口对太阳晒黑的看法(1994-2005/6)。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-02-10 DOI: 10.1155/2014/135473

A I Reeder, G F H McLeod, A R Gray, R McGee

{"title":"Sun-tanning perceptions of a new zealand urban population (1994-2005/6).","authors":"A I Reeder, G F H McLeod, A R Gray, R McGee","doi":"10.1155/2014/135473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/135473","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Sun-tanning perceptions are monitored to identify changes and help refine targeting of skin cancer prevention messages. Aim. To investigate associations between perceptions of sun-tanning and demographic factors among a New Zealand urban population, 1994-2006. Methods. A telephone survey series was conducted during summer in 1994, 1997, 1999/2000, 2002/2003, and 2005/2006. Demographic and personal information (sex, age group, skin sun-sensitivity, and self-defined ethnicity) obtained from 6,195 respondents, 50.2% female, 15-69 years, was investigated in relation to six sun-tanning related statements. A total \"positive perceptions of tanning\" (ProTan) score was also calculated. Regression analyses modelled each component and the ProTan score against survey year and respondent characteristics. Results. Statistically significantly higher ProTan scores were found for age group (strong reverse dose-response effect), male sex, residence (highest in Auckland), ethnicity (highest among Europeans), and sun sensitivity (an n-shaped association). There was no statistically significant change in total ProTan scores from baseline. Conclusions. The development, pretesting, and evaluation of messages for those groups most likely to endorse ProTan statements should be considered for the New Zealand skin cancer prevention program. To achieve and embed significant change, mass media campaigns may require greater intensity and reinforcement with sustained contextual support for settings-based behavioural change. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"135473"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/135473","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32200117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 4

Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in collegiate athletes. 大学生运动员皮肤癌知识、态度和行为。

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Journal of Skin Cancer Pub Date : 2014-01-01 Epub Date: 2014-03-24 DOI: 10.1155/2014/248198

Courtney Hobbs, Vinayak K Nahar, M Allison Ford, Martha A Bass, Robert T Brodell

{"title":"Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in collegiate athletes.","authors":"Courtney Hobbs, Vinayak K Nahar, M Allison Ford, Martha A Bass, Robert T Brodell","doi":"10.1155/2014/248198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/248198","url":null,"abstract":"Outdoor athletes represent an important group at risk for skin cancer because they are routinely exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The purpose of this study was to assess current skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among collegiate athletes. A modified version of the Melanoma Risk Behavior Survey was completed by 343 athletes attending a Southern University in the USA, generating an 87% response rate. Survey results demonstrated that the majority of the athletes do not limit their sun exposure and reported low levels of sun protective behaviors. In addition, athletes lacked knowledge about skin cancer and sun protection. Eighty-three percent of the athletes stated that tanning beds improve one's overall health. Race was significantly associated with skin cancer knowledge, whereas, gender was found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards skin cancer. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior, but not between attitude and behavior. This study highlights the need to educate athletes about the hazards of tanning to minimize UV exposure and promote sun protection habits. Moreover, athletes should be educated on the dangers of indoor tanning facilities and encouraged to avoid these facilities. ","PeriodicalId":17172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Skin Cancer","volume":"2014 ","pages":"248198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2014/248198","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32304850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 27