Abstract
Cutaneous melanoma continues to increase in incidence in many countries, and intentional tanning is a risk factor for melanoma. The aim of this study was to understand how melanoma risk factors, perceived threat and preferences for a suntan relate to intentional tanning. Self-report data were collected on behalf of GenoMEL (www.genomel.org) from the general population using an online survey. A total of 8178 individuals completed the survey, with 72.8% of respondents being from Europe, 12.1% from Australia, 7.1% from the US, 2.5% from Israel and 5.5% from other countries. Seven percent of respondents had previously been diagnosed with melanoma and 8% had at least one first-degree relative with a previous melanoma. Overall, 70% reported some degree of intentional tanning during the past year, and 38% of respondents previously diagnosed with melanoma had intentionally tanned. The total number of risk factors was positively correlated with perceived risk of melanoma [correlation coefficient (ρ) = 0.27], and negatively correlated with intentional tanning (ρ = -0.16). Preference for a dark suntan was the strongest predictor of intentional tanning [regression coefficient (β) = 0.35, P
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 216-226 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | European Journal of Cancer Prevention |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2010 |
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Keywords
- Familial risk
- Intentional tanning
- Melanoma
- Perceived threat
- Risk factors
- Sunbathing
- Suntan
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cancer Research
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Melanoma risk factors, perceived threat and intentional tanning : An international online survey. / Bränström, Richard; Chang, Yu Mei; Kasparian, Nadine; Affleck, Paul; Tibben, Aad; Aspinwall, Lisa G.; Azizi, Esther; Baron-Epel, Orna; Battistuzzi, Linda; Bruno, William; Chan, May; Cuellar, Francisco; Dȩbniak, Tadeusz; Pjanova, Dace; Ertmański, Sławomir; Figl, Adina; Gonzalez, Melinda; Hayward, Nicholas K.; Hocevar, Marko; Kanetsky, Peter A.; Leaf, Samantha L.; Van Nieuwpoort, Frans A.; Heisele, Olita; Palmer, Jane; Peric, Barbara; Puig, Susana; Ruffin, Althea D.; Schadendorf, Dirk; Gruis, Nelleke A.; Brandberg, Yvonne; Newton-Bishop, Julia.
In: European Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol. 19, No. 3, 05.2010, p. 216-226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Bränström, Richard
AU - Chang, Yu Mei
AU - Kasparian, Nadine
AU - Affleck, Paul
AU - Tibben, Aad
AU - Aspinwall, Lisa G.
AU - Azizi, Esther
AU - Baron-Epel, Orna
AU - Battistuzzi, Linda
AU - Bruno, William
AU - Chan, May
AU - Cuellar, Francisco
AU - Dȩbniak, Tadeusz
AU - Pjanova, Dace
AU - Ertmański, Sławomir
AU - Figl, Adina
AU - Gonzalez, Melinda
AU - Hayward, Nicholas K.
AU - Hocevar, Marko
AU - Kanetsky, Peter A.
AU - Leaf, Samantha L.
AU - Van Nieuwpoort, Frans A.
AU - Heisele, Olita
AU - Palmer, Jane
AU - Peric, Barbara
AU - Puig, Susana
AU - Ruffin, Althea D.
AU - Schadendorf, Dirk
AU - Gruis, Nelleke A.
AU - Brandberg, Yvonne
AU - Newton-Bishop, Julia
PY - 2010/5
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N2 - Cutaneous melanoma continues to increase in incidence in many countries, and intentional tanning is a risk factor for melanoma. The aim of this study was to understand how melanoma risk factors, perceived threat and preferences for a suntan relate to intentional tanning. Self-report data were collected on behalf of GenoMEL (www.genomel.org) from the general population using an online survey. A total of 8178 individuals completed the survey, with 72.8% of respondents being from Europe, 12.1% from Australia, 7.1% from the US, 2.5% from Israel and 5.5% from other countries. Seven percent of respondents had previously been diagnosed with melanoma and 8% had at least one first-degree relative with a previous melanoma. Overall, 70% reported some degree of intentional tanning during the past year, and 38% of respondents previously diagnosed with melanoma had intentionally tanned. The total number of risk factors was positively correlated with perceived risk of melanoma [correlation coefficient (ρ) = 0.27], and negatively correlated with intentional tanning (ρ = -0.16). Preference for a dark suntan was the strongest predictor of intentional tanning [regression coefficient (β) = 0.35, P
AB - Cutaneous melanoma continues to increase in incidence in many countries, and intentional tanning is a risk factor for melanoma. The aim of this study was to understand how melanoma risk factors, perceived threat and preferences for a suntan relate to intentional tanning. Self-report data were collected on behalf of GenoMEL (www.genomel.org) from the general population using an online survey. A total of 8178 individuals completed the survey, with 72.8% of respondents being from Europe, 12.1% from Australia, 7.1% from the US, 2.5% from Israel and 5.5% from other countries. Seven percent of respondents had previously been diagnosed with melanoma and 8% had at least one first-degree relative with a previous melanoma. Overall, 70% reported some degree of intentional tanning during the past year, and 38% of respondents previously diagnosed with melanoma had intentionally tanned. The total number of risk factors was positively correlated with perceived risk of melanoma [correlation coefficient (ρ) = 0.27], and negatively correlated with intentional tanning (ρ = -0.16). Preference for a dark suntan was the strongest predictor of intentional tanning [regression coefficient (β) = 0.35, P
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