| Literature DB >> 27804197 |
Carrie C Coughlin1,2, Maria Pérez3, Monique G Kumar4, Donna B Jeffe3,5, Susan J Bayliss1,2, Kara Sternhell-Blackwell1.
Abstract
Skin cancer risk is elevated in solid OTRs. Studies of skin cancer awareness and sun-protection behaviors in pOTRs have not been reported. We measured effects over time of a multimodal educational intervention on knowledge of sun-protection practices and skin cancer risk, engagement in sun-protection behaviors, and self-efficacy and perceived barriers to photoprotection in pOTRs, their guardians, and a comparison group of children and guardians. Knowledge about skin cancer risk increased in pOTRs and their guardians (P≤.01) and frequency of pOTRs' sun-protection behaviors reported by pOTRs and their guardians also improved.Entities:
Keywords: education; organ transplants; pediatrics; skin cancer
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27804197 PMCID: PMC5591957 DOI: 10.1111/petr.12817
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Transplant ISSN: 1397-3142