Changes in Skin Cancer-Related Behaviors, Distress, and Beliefs in Response to Receipt of Low- to Moderate-Penetrance Genetic Test Results for Skin Cancer Risk.

Little is known about the impact of low- to moderate-penetrance genetic testing for skin cancer, which is a promising approach to skin cancer prevention. To address this deficit, we conducted an analysis comparing changes in skin cancer-related behaviors, distress, and beliefs measured at a baseline and twice after the receipt of skin cancer precision prevention materials containing risk feedback (higher or average risk) among 568 non-Hispanic White (NHW) and 463 Hispanic participants. Regression analyses identified decreased average weekend hours in the sun (β = -0.

Sharing and seeking information about skin cancer risk and prevention among Hispanic people from Florida and Puerto Rico.

Objective: To explore factors associated with communication and information-seeking after receipt of skin cancer prevention information among Hispanic individuals.

Methods: Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze existing data on demographics, personal experience, salience, and beliefs variables collected from Hispanic individuals to determine independent associations with sharing and seeking information about skin cancer prevention.

Results: Of 578 participants, 53% reported any communication about skin cancer prevention behaviors or skin cancer genetic risk; and 31% and 21% sought additional information about preventive behaviors or genetic risk, respectively.

Skin cancer prevention behaviors, beliefs, distress, and worry among hispanics in Florida and Puerto Rico.

Background: Incidence of skin cancer has been increasing among U.S. Hispanics, who often are diagnosed with larger lesions and at later stage disease.