Motivating factors for attendance of skin cancer screenings

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004 Oct;51(4):642-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.05.015.

Abstract

Skin cancer screenings have the potential to reduce melanoma morbidity and mortality, especially if participants are from high-risk subgroups. Little is known about targeting these subgroups. This study investigates the attendance motivations of screening participants, including men 50 years of age and older, who are at heightened risk.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Population Surveillance