Evaluation of a multicomponent appearance-based sun-protective intervention for young women: Uncovering the mechanisms of program efficacy

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The purpose of the study was to develop, implement and evaluate a multicomponent psychosocial model-based intervention to reduce sun exposure and increase sun protection among young women and to characterize the intervention's mechanisms of action. The combination of general health models relevant to individual health behaviors forms the basis of an effective intervention and the interplay of broad literature with specific psychosocial studies is required to inform intervention design.

Women, Causes of, Skin, Women's health, Skin aging, Sun exposure

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Social-cognitive predictors of health behavior: action self-efficacy and coping self-efficacy

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This article examines the effects of coping and action self-efficacy on behavioral intentions and preventative nutrition. Results indicate that action self-efficacy, perceptions of health risks, and outcome expectancies were correlated with behavioral intentions while coping self-efficacy was related to adherence to a low-fat, high-fiber diet for six months.

Germany, Food habits, Body weight, Expectation (Psychology), Expectations

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A psychosocial model of sun protection and sunbathing in young women: the impact of health beliefs, attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy for sun protection

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This article examines the psychosocial factors involved in sunbathing and using sun protection in Caucasian women. Results indicate that intentions of using sun protection were directly related to self-efficacy and social norms while while skin cancer susceptibility and perceived advantages of tanning predicted sunbathing intentions and behavior.

Usage, Risk factors, Sunscreening agents, Sunscreens (Cosmetics), Social norms, Suntan

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