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Direct linkPavelko, Rachelle L.; Myrick, Jessica Gall; Verghese, Roshni S.; Hester, Joe Bob – Health Education Journal, 2017
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse social media users' reactions to a celebrity's cancer announcement in order to inform future cancer-related campaigns. Design: A content analysis of Facebook users' written responses to the actor Hugh Jackman's 2013 post announcing his skin cancer diagnosis. Setting: Facebook's application…
Descriptors: Cancer, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Social Media, Emotional Response
Everett Jones, Sherry; O'Malley Olsen, Emily; Michael, Shannon L.; Saraiya, Mona – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: When used appropriately, sunscreen decreases the amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure to the skin and is recommended to prevent skin cancer. This study examined the association between annual average UV index and sunscreen use among White, non-Hispanic youth. Methods: The 2007 and 2009 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey…
Descriptors: White Students, High School Students, Health Behavior, Radiation
Hayes, Dianne – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2012
Prostate cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control in the walnut-sized prostate gland. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African-American men have a higher rate of getting the disease and dying from it than any other racial or ethnic group. One in five African-American men has a chance…
Descriptors: Disease Control, African Americans, Race, Genealogy
Jones, Sherry Everett; Saraiya, Mona – Journal of School Health, 2006
The purpose of this paper was to examine sunscreen use among US high school students. Data were derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999, 2001, and 2003 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, which are cross-sectional surveys of health risk behaviors among high school students in the United States. In 2003, 1 in 7 (14.2%)…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, High School Students, High Schools, Prevention
Peer reviewedHughes, Andrew S. – Journal of School Health, 1994
Reports results from an evaluation of "Living with Sunshine," a resource to help teachers encourage positive sun-related conduct by children ages 6-8. Results indicate that children who used the materials were knowledgeable about the sun's effects and aware of sun protection methods. Both teachers and students responded enthusiastically…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedElrick, Harold – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1996
Suggests that exercise should be the first-line therapy for preventing and treating many common diseases; however, physicians need more training in how best to use exercise therapy. The paper explains the power of exercise and discusses how to motivate individuals to start safe, enjoyable, and life-saving exercise routines. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Cancer, Depression (Psychology), Diabetes
