Brief report: ultraviolet radiation exposure, considering acculturation among Hispanics (project URECAH).
Very few studies have examined acculturation of Hispanics as it relates to skin cancer prevention attitudes and behaviors. This pilot study used the Abbreviated Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans-II to classify 14-25-year-old Hispanics as traditional, bicultural, or acculturated. More acculturated individuals reported significantly higher perceived benefits of ultraviolet radiation exposure and lower worry about skin damage than traditional individuals. Bicultural individuals reported using sunscreen significantly more often than acculturated individuals. These preliminary data suggest that more acculturated Hispanic young adults may demonstrate riskier skin cancer-related attitudes and behaviors than others.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA. Carolyn.Heckman@fccc.edu
Carolyn J
CJ
Heckman
Jessye
J
Cohen-Filipic
D000069:Acculturation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003256:Community Participation; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult