German “National Cancer Aid Monitoring” 2015–2019 – study protocol and initial results

Schneider S, Goerig T, Schilling L, Breitbart EW, Greinert R, Diehl K (2017)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft Wiley-Blackwell

Book Volume: 15

Pages Range: 895-903

Journal Issue: 9

DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13305

Abstract

Background and objectives: The National Cancer Aid Monitoring of Tanning Bed Use (NCAM) project is a major German study that aims to observe the most significant risk factors for skin cancer: natural sunlight and artificial UV radiation. Participants and methods: NCAM is a nationwide cross-sectional survey that will initially involve four rounds of data collection (so-called waves) between 2015 and 2018. Every year, a representative nationwide sample consisting of 3,000 individuals aged between 14 and 45 years will be surveyed. The cross-sectional survey will be complemented by a panel of n = 450 current tanning bed users. Results: The initial wave in 2015 shows an overall prevalence of tanning bed use of 29.5 %. Eleven percent of all participants had used a tanning bed within the past twelve months. Determinants of current tanning bed use included younger age, female gender, and full-time/part-time employment. The main motivations for tanning bed use reported were relaxation and increased attractiveness. Conclusions: NCAM is the first study worldwide to monitor skin cancer risk factors at one-year intervals using a large, nationally representative sample. Initial results indicate that, despite WHO warnings, millions of Germans use tanning beds, and that many of these users are adolescents despite legal restrictions aimed at preventing minors from using tanning beds.

Authors with CRIS profile

Tatiana Görig
Katharina Diehl

Involved external institutions

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg DE Germany (DE) Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dermatologische Prävention (ADP) e. V. DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schneider, S., Goerig, T., Schilling, L., Breitbart, E.W., Greinert, R., & Diehl, K. (2017). German “National Cancer Aid Monitoring” 2015–2019 – study protocol and initial results. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 15(9), 895-903. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.13305

MLA:

Schneider, Sven, et al. "German “National Cancer Aid Monitoring” 2015–2019 – study protocol and initial results." Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft 15.9 (2017): 895-903.

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