Carolyn J Heckman1, Susan D Darlow2, Jacqueline D Kloss3, Teja Munshi2, Sharon L Manne4. 1. Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA. carolyn.heckman@fccc.edu. 2. Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 3. Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 4. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association of contextual factors such as cost, tanning accessibility, regulations, or marketing and indoor tanning or tanning dependence. METHODS: One hundred thirty-nine college-aged female indoor tanners completed a questionnaire between 2009 and 2011. RESULTS: Higher scores on tanning dependence and assessment in the spring/summer (versus the fall/winter) were associated with more frequent indoor tanning in the last 30 days (ps < .05). More frequent indoor tanning, greater session length, and more trouble paying for tanning were associated with higher scores on tanning dependence (ps < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Public health research and practice could benefit from attention to such contextual factors as tanning cost and regulations regarding session length.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association of contextual factors such as cost, tanning accessibility, regulations, or marketing and indoor tanning or tanning dependence. METHODS: One hundred thirty-nine college-aged female indoor tanners completed a questionnaire between 2009 and 2011. RESULTS: Higher scores on tanning dependence and assessment in the spring/summer (versus the fall/winter) were associated with more frequent indoor tanning in the last 30 days (ps < .05). More frequent indoor tanning, greater session length, and more trouble paying for tanning were associated with higher scores on tanning dependence (ps < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Public health research and practice could benefit from attention to such contextual factors as tanning cost and regulations regarding session length.
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