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Grant Number: 5R01CA093532-04 Interpret this number
Primary Investigator: Mayer, Joni
Organization: San Diego State University
Project Title: Multi-Level Assessment of Indoor Tanning Practices
Fiscal Year: 2006


Abstract

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Adolescents who frequent indoor tanning establishments may be at an increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life and acute adverse reactions. Data on the correlates of indoor tanning among this age group across various geographical regions of the U.S. are scarce. Additionally, although approximately one half of the states have legislation to increase consumer safety during indoor tanning, the impact of these laws is unknown. Before developing interventions or additional policies to reduce adolescent risk, a comprehensive assessment of the correlates of indoor tanning is warranted. Therefore, the primary aim of the proposed project will be to perform a multivariate analysis to explain use of tanning facilities by adolescents. Based on an ecological conceptual model, potential predictors will address multiple levels of influence, including psychological/affective, sociocultural, environmental, and policy variables. In order to achieve the primary aim, as well as to obtain valuable descriptive data, we will collect information that will form five discrete data sets. The following secondary aims will be accomplished: 1) to conduct telephone interviews with adolescents to assess potential individual-level correlates of indoor tanning use; 60 adolescents per the largest 100 U.S. cities will be included; 2) to assess whether each of the 50 U.S. states has a law that attempts to protect consumers from overexposure to UVR from indoor tanning and the level of stringency of each law; 3) to quantify the level of law enforcement in each of the 100 cities in the sample; 4) to assess the number of indoor tanning facilities (absolute and relative to the population) in each of the sample cities; and 5) to assess compliance of indoor tanning facilities with federal and, if applicable, state laws. Findings will be used to inform future multi-level interventions for reducing risks associated with indoor tanning.



Publications

Using Research Data To Impact Consumer Protection Legislation: Lessons Learned From City100 Dissemination Efforts
Authors: Hoerster K.D. , Mayer J.A. .
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine, 2013 Sep; 3(3), p. 264-70.
PMID: 24073177
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Adolescents' Use Of Indoor Tanning: A Large-scale Evaluation Of Psychosocial, Environmental, And Policy-level Correlates
Authors: Mayer,J.A. , Woodruff,S.I. , Slymen,D.J. , Sallis,J.F. , Forster,J.L. , Clapp,E.J. , Hoerster,K.D. , Pichon,L.C. , Weeks,J.R. , Belch,G.E. , et al. .
Source: American Journal Of Public Health, 2011 May; 101(5), p. 930-8.
PMID: 21421947
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Youth Access To Artificial Uv Radiation Exposure: Practices Of 3647 Us Indoor Tanning Facilities
Authors: Pichon,L.C. , Mayer,J.A. , Hoerster,K.D. , Woodruff,S.I. , Slymen,D.J. , Belch,G.E. , Clapp,E.J. , Hurd,A.L. , Forster,J.L. , Weinstock,M.A. .
Source: Archives Of Dermatology, 2009 Sep; 145(9), p. 997-1002.
PMID: 19770438
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Season Of Interview And Self-report Of Summer Sun Protection Behaviors
Authors: Adams,M.A. , Mayer,J.A. , Bowen,D.J. , Ji,M. .
Source: Cancer Causes & Control : Ccc, 2009 Mar; 20(2), p. 153-62.
PMID: 18814049
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Density Of Indoor Tanning Facilities In 116 Large U.s. Cities
Authors: Hoerster,K.D. , Garrow,R.L. , Mayer,J.A. , Clapp,E.J. , Weeks,J.R. , Woodruff,S.I. , Sallis,J.F. , Slymen,D.J. , Patel,M.R. , Sybert,S.A. .
Source: American Journal Of Preventive Medicine, 2009 Mar; 36(3), p. 243-6.
PMID: 19215849
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Enforcement Of State Indoor Tanning Laws In The United States
Authors: Mayer,J.A. , Hoerster,K.D. , Pichon,L.C. , Rubio,D.A. , Woodruff,S.I. , Forster,J.L. .
Source: Preventing Chronic Disease, 2008 Oct; 5(4), p. A125.
PMID: 18793513
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Correlates Of Physical Activity Guideline Compliance For Adolescents In 100 U.s. Cities
Authors: Butcher,K. , Sallis,J.F. , Mayer,J.A. , Woodruff,S. .
Source: The Journal Of Adolescent Health : Official Publication Of The Society For Adolescent Medicine, 2008 Apr; 42(4), p. 360-8.
PMID: 18346661
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The Influence Of Parents And Peers On Adolescent Indoor Tanning Behavior: Findings From A Multi-city Sample
Authors: Hoerster,K.D. , Mayer,J.A. , Woodruff,S.I. , Malcarne,V. , Roesch,S.C. , Clapp,E. .
Source: Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology, 2007 Dec; 57(6), p. 990-7.
PMID: 17658194
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Correlates Of Tanning Facility Prevalence Within San Diego County, California Census Tracts
Authors: Patel,M.R. , Mayer,J.A. , Slymen,D.J. , Weeks,J.R. , Hurd,A.L. .
Source: Journal Of Community Health, 2007 Dec; 32(6), p. 391-400.
PMID: 17940870
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Measuring The Stringency Of States' Indoor Tanning Regulations: Instrument Development And Outcomes
Authors: Woodruff,S.I. , Pichon,L.C. , Hoerster,K.D. , Forster,J.L. , Gilmer,T. , Mayer,J.A. .
Source: Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology, 2007 May; 56(5), p. 774-80.
PMID: 17276543
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Effects Of An Introductory Letter On Response Rates To A Teen/parent Telephone Health Survey
Authors: Woodruff S.I. , Mayer J.A. , Clapp E. .
Source: Evaluation Review, 2006 Dec; 30(6), p. 817-23.
PMID: 17093110
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Comparing Two Methods Of Measuring Legislation Compliance Among Indoor Tanning Facilities
Authors: Hurd,A.L. , Mayer,J.A. , Woodruff,S.I. , Belch,G.E. , Patel,M.R. .
Source: Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology, 2006 Mar; 54(3), p. 433-9.
PMID: 16488294
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