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Smoking cessation counseling as a teachable moment for skin cancer prevention: pilot studies.

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.