Vani Nath Simmons1, Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, Thomas H Brandon. 1. Tobacco Research & Intervention Program, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida and, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33617, USA. vani.simmons@moffitt.org
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.
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.
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