Abstract
This article discribes a case study in the examination of cancer risk reduction behavioral strategies chosen by 272 college students enrolled in the 1987 'How to Avoid Dying from Cancer . . . Now and Later' course. The four most commonly selected cancers chosen by these students - breast, colon/colorectal, skin, and lung cancer - and the corresponding self-reported success of the various strategies are reported. The three most successful strategies were breast self-examination, use of sunscreen lotions, and increased awareness of breast cancer. We concluded that the potential of using behavioral self-contracts to induce lifestyle change in favor of cancer prevention is both cost-effective and practical.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 49-54 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Cancer Education |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Changing college students' lifestyles in favor of cancer prevention : A case study. / Chen, Moon S; Minton, J. P.; Adams, B.
In: Journal of Cancer Education, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1989, p. 49-54.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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