A novel educational intervention targeting melanoma risk and prevention knowledge among children with a familial risk for melanoma

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

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Article

Wu, Yelena P.^1,2  Nagelhout, Elizabeth¹  Aspinwall, Lisa G.³  Boucher, Kenneth M.²  Parsons, Bridget G.²  Kohlmann, Wendy²  Kaphingst, Kimberly A.^2,4  Homburger, Sheila⁵  Perkins, Ryan D.⁵  Grossman, Douglas^2,6,7  Harding, Garrett²  Leachman, Sancy A.^6,7 

[1] Univ Utah, Dept Dermatol, 30 North 1900 East,4A330, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 USA

[2] Huntsman Canc Inst, 2000 Circle Hope,Rm 4509, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

[3] Univ Utah, Dept Psychol, 380 South 1530 East,Room 502, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

[4] Univ Utah, Dept Commun, 255 S Cent Campus Dr,Room 2400, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

[5] Univ Utah, Genet Sci Learning Ctr, 515 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 USA

[6] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Dept Dermatol, 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239 USA

[7] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Knight Canc Inst, 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239 USA

关键词: Melanoma;    Prevention;    Educational intervention;    Children, families;    Risk communication;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.pec.2017.10.008

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Objective: To examine the acceptability of and preliminary effects associated with a novel educational intervention for children at elevated risk for melanoma. The intervention incorporated information on mechanisms through which melanoma preventive behaviors mitigate risk for melanoma and was delivered to parents and children concurrently. Methods: Twenty-two parents (with a personal history of melanoma or spouse with a history of melanoma) and 33 children (mean age 11.8 years) were asked to complete questionnaires immediately prior to and after an educational session and at a one-month follow-up. Results: Both parents and children endorsed that the educational materials were acceptable. Knowledge about melanoma risk and preventive and screening behaviors increased significantly. Children's perceived risk for melanoma increased significantly, while parents' perceptions of children's risk started at a higher level and remained constant. There were significant increases in reported engagement in sun protective behaviors. Conclusion: The educational intervention shows promise in terms of its acceptability and effects on participant knowledge, perceived risk, and engagement in melanoma preventive behaviors. (c) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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