Melanoma risk perception and prevention behavior among African-Americans: the minority melanoma paradox

A Goldenberg, I Vujic, M Sanlorenzo… - Clinical, cosmetic and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer with 75% of all skin cancer
deaths within the US attributed to it. Risk factors for melanoma include ultraviolet exposure …

Melanoma disparities among US Hispanics: use of the social ecological model to contextualize reasons for inequitable outcomes and frame a research agenda

VM Harvey, CW Oldfield, JT Chen… - Journal of skin …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Cutaneous melanoma is a significant public health concern, accounting for thousands of
deaths annually in the US. Early detection and diagnosis are critical given the poor …

Associations of social factors and self-efficacy with skin-self examination intentions among Hispanics at risk for skin cancer and their preferences for digital …

Z Niu, CJ Heckman - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Skin cancer ranks as the most prevalent cancer in the United States. Over the past two
decades, the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, among Hispanics …

Social determinants of racial and ethnic disparities in cutaneous melanoma outcomes

VM Harvey, H Patel, S Sandhu… - Cancer …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background This article sought to elucidate how aspects of poverty and culture may
contribute to race-and ethnicity-based disparities in cutaneous melanoma outcomes …

Racial differences in skin cancer awareness and surveillance practices at a public hospital dermatology clinic

DZ Korta, V Saggar, TP Wu, M Sanchez - Journal of the American Academy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Patients from ethnoracial minority groups have lower incidence rates of
melanoma compared with whites, but are more likely to have advanced melanomas at …

[HTML][HTML] Implementing an internet-delivered skin cancer genetic testing intervention to improve sun protection behavior in a diverse population: protocol for a …

JL Hay, M Berwick, K Zielaskowski… - JMIR research …, 2017 - researchprotocols.org
Background: Limited translational genomic research currently exists to guide the availability,
comprehension, and appropriate use of personalized genomics in diverse general …

Melanoma awareness and prevention among latinx and non‐latinx white adults in urban and rural California: A qualitative exploration

RJ Mesia, PR Espinosa, H Hutchison… - Cancer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Melanoma mortality rates in the US are highest among older men, individuals of
lower socioeconomic status (SES), and people of color. To better understand these …

Melanoma survival by age group: Population-based disparities for adolescent and young adult patients by stage, tumor thickness, and insurance type

KY Wojcik, M Hawkins, A Anderson-Mellies… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Melanoma survival literature predominantly represents patients> 65 years of
age. Study of younger patients may reveal potential age-group-specific differences in …

Skin cancer surveillance behaviors among US Hispanic adults

EJ Coups, JL Stapleton, SV Hudson… - Journal of the American …, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Little skin cancer prevention research has focused on the US Hispanic
population. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the prevalence and correlates of skin cancer …

High birth weight, early UV exposure, and melanoma risk in children, adolescents, and young adults

KY Wojcik, LA Escobedo, A Wysong, JE Heck… - …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the second most common
cancer diagnosed before age 30. Little is known about potentially modifiable or intervenable …