@article {Simmons:2008:1087-3244:137,
title = "Smoking Cessation Counseling as a Teachable Moment for Skin Cancer Prevention: Pilot Studies",
journal = "American Journal of Health Behavior",
parent_itemid = "infobike://png/ajhb",
publishercode ="png",
year = "2008",
volume = "32",
number = "2",
publication date ="2008-03-01T00:00:00",
pages = "137-145",
itemtype = "ARTICLE",
issn = "1087-3244",
eissn = "1945-7359",
url = "https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/png/ajhb/2008/00000032/00000002/art00003",
doi = "doi:10.5993/AJHB.32.2.3",
keyword = "smoking, skin cancer, teachable moment, prevention, tobacco",
author = "Simmons, Vani Nath and Vidrine, Jennifer Irvin and Brandon, Thomas H.",
abstract = "
Objective
: To conduct pilot research examining smoking cessation counseling as a teachable moment for skin cancer prevention.
Methods
: Study I surveyed 199 beachgoers regarding skin cancer protection. Study II compared a standard smoking cessation treatment
against one that incorporated skin cancer education (N = 35).
Results
: In Study I, smokers were less likely than nonsmokers to wear sunscreen or perform skin self-examinations. In Study II, participants were satisfied with the integrated program; smoking cessation treatment
efficacy was not compromised; and skin cancer knowledge and self-efficacy increased.
Conclusions
: Further study of smoking cessation as a teachable moment for other health behavior change is warranted.",
}