Researchers probe why people skip sunscreen despite family cancer risk
NCT ID NCT01004952
Summary
This study aimed to understand how people with a close family member who had melanoma make decisions about sun protection. Researchers interviewed 94 participants about their sunscreen use, shade-seeking, hat wearing, and protective clothing choices. The goal was to learn what influences these decisions to help develop better prevention strategies for at-risk individuals.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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