CBRC journal publications - skin cancer

Prior to 1995

  

In press

No skin-cancer articles currently in press.

2008

Dixon HG, Lagerlund M, Spittal MJ, Hill DJ, Dobbinson SJ, Wakefield MA. Use of sun-protective clothing at outdoor leisure settings from 1992 to 2002: serial cross-sectional observation survey. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 2008; 17(2): 428-434.

Dobbinson SJ, Wakefield MA, Jamsen KM, Herd NL, Spittal MJ, Lipscomb JE, Hill DJ. Weekend sun protection and sunburn in Australia: trends (1987-2002) and association with SunSmart television advertising. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2008; 34(2): 94-101.

Sinclair CA, Makin JK. Sometimes it takes a loss of life to make a difference. BMJ 2008; 336(7635): 73.

2007

Dixon H, Dobbinson S, Wakefield M, Jamsen K, McLeod K. Portrayal of tanning, clothing fashion and shade use in Australian women's magazines, 1987-2005. Health Education Research 2007, Advance Access November 13, doi: 10.1093/her/cym057. 

Dixon HG, Hill DJ, Karoly DJ, Jolley DJ, Aden SM. Solar UV forecasts: a randomized trial assessing their impact on adults' sun-protection behaviour. Health Education & Behavior 2007; 34(3): 486-502.

Livingston PM, White V, Hayman J, Dobbinson S. Australian adolescents' sun protection behavior: who are we kidding? Preventive Medicine 2007; 44(6): 508-512..

2006

Dobbinson SJ, Hayman JA, Livingston PM. Prevalence of health promotion policies in sports clubs in Victoria, Australia. Health Promotion International 2006; 21(2): 121-129.

Dobbinson S, Wakefield M, Sambell N. Access to commercial indoor tanning facilities by adults with highly sensitive skin and by under-age youth: compliance tests at solarium centres in Melbourne, Australia. European Journal of Cancer Prevention 2006;15(5): 424-430.

Lagerlund M, Dixon HG, Simpson JA, Spittal M, Taylor HR, Dobbinson SJ. Observed use of sunglasses in public outdoor settings around Melbourne, Australia: 1993 to 2002. Preventive Medicine 2006; 42(4): 291-296.

2005

Liu W, Hill D, Gibbs AF, Tempany M, Howe C, Borland R, Morand M, Kelly JW. What features do patients notice that help to distinguish between benign pigmented lesions and melanomas?: the ABCD(E) rule versus the seven-point checklist. Melanoma Research 2005(6); 15: 549-554.

2003

Livingston PM, White VM, Hayman J, Dobbinson S. Sun exposure and sun protection behaviours among Australian adolescents: trends over time. Preventive Medicine 2003; 37(6): 577-584.

2002

Milne E, Johnston R, Cross D, Borland R, Giles-Corti B, English DR. The effect of a school-based sun-protection intervention on the development of melanocytic naevi in children. American Journal of Epidemiology 2002; 155(8): 739-745.

2001

Dobbinson S, Knight K. Protecting workers from ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety 2001; 17(6): 587-589.

Livingston PM, White VM, Ugoni A, Borland R. Knowledge, attitudes and self-care practices related to sun protection among secondary students in Australia. Health Education Research: Theory & Practice 2001; 16(3): 269-278.

Milne E, English DR, Johnston R, Cross D, Borland R, Giles-Corti B, Costa C. Reduced sun exposure and tanning in children after two years of school-based intervention. Cancer Causes and Control 2001; 12(5): 387-393.

Schofield PE, Freeman J, Dixon H, Borland R, Hill DJ. Trends in sun protection behaviour amongst Australian young adults. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2001; 25(1); 62-65.

2000

Dobbinson SJ, Peipers AM, Borland R, Nolan KM. Are Victorian primary schools SunSmart?: The ongoing development of the SunSmart Schools Program. Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2000; 10(1): 43-50.

Lowe JB, Borland R, Stanton WR, Baade P, White V, Bolanda KB. Sunsafe behaviours among secondary school students in Australia. Health Education Research: Theory & Practice 2000; 15(3): 271-281.

Milne E, English DR, Johnston R, Cross D, Borland R, Costa C, Giles-Corti B. Improved sun protection behaviour in children after two years of the Kidskin intervention. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2000; 24(5): 481-487.

1999

Buller DB, Borland R. Skin cancer prevention for children: A critical review. Health Education & Behavior 1999; 26(3): 317-343.

Carter R, Marks R, Hill D. Could a National Skin Cancer Primary Prevention Campaign in Australia be worthwhile?: an economic perspective. Health Promotion International 1999; 14(1): 73-82.

Dixon H, Borland R, Hill D. Sun protection and sunburn in primary school children: The influence of age, gender and colouring. Preventive Medicine 1999; 28: 119-130.

Dobbinson S, Borland R, Anderson M. Sponsorship and sun protection practices in lifesavers. Health Promotion International 1999; 14(2): 167-176.

Hill D, Dixon H. Promoting sun protection in children: Rationale and challenges. Health Education & Behavior 1999; 26(3): 409-417.

Milne E, English DR, Corti B, Cross D, Borland R, Gies P, Costa C, Johnston R. Direct measurement of sun protection in primary schools. Preventive Medicine 1999; 29: 45-52.

Segan CJ, Borland R, Hill DJ. Development and evaluation of a brochure on sun protection and sun exposure for tourists. Health Education Journal 1999; 58: 177-191.

1998

Buller D, Borland R. Public education projects in skin cancer prevention: Childcare, school and college-based. Clinics in Dermatology 1998; 16: 447-459.

Buller D, Borland R, Burgoon M. Impact of behavioural intention on effectiveness of message features: evidence from the Family Sun Safety Project. Human Communication Research 1998; 24(3): 433-453.

1997

Borland R, Mee V, Meehan JW. Effects of photographs and written descriptors on melanoma detection. Health Education Research: Theory & Practice 1997; 12(3): 375-384.

Clarke VA, Williams T, Arthey S. Skin type and optimistic bias in relation to sun protection and suntanning behaviors of young adults. Journal of Behavioral Medicine 1997; 20(2): 207-222.

Cockburn J, Thompson SC, Marks R, Jolley D, Schofield P, Hill D. Behavioural dynamics of a clinical trial of sunscreens for reducing solar keratoses in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 1997; 51: 716-721.

Hill D, Marks R, Boulter J. Skin cancer prevention. Public health approaches to skin cancer control. Australasian Journal of Dermatology 1997; 58(Suppl): S73-S78.

1996

Broadstock M, Borland R, Hill D. Knowledge, attitudes and reported behaviours relevant to sun protection and suntanning in adolescents. Psychology & Health 1996; 11: 527-539

1995

Arthey S, Clarke V. Suntanning and sun protection: A review of the psychological literature. Social Science and Medicine 1995; 40(2): 265-274.

Borland R, Marks R, Gibbs A, Hill D. Effects of type of information in health education brochures upon performance on an experimental melanoma detection task. Health Education Research: Theory & Practice 1995; 10(2): 191-198.

Borland R, Meehan J. Skin examination for signs of skin cancer. Australian Journal of Public Health 1995; 19(1): 85-88.

Miles F, Meehan J. Visual discrimination of pigmented skin lesions. Health Psychology 1995; 14 (2): 171-177.

Prior to 1995

Paine SL, Cockburn J, Noy SM, Marks R. Early detection of skin cancer: Knowledge, practices and beliefs of general practitioners in Victoria. Medical Journal of Australia 1994; 161 (3): 188-195.

Pratt K, Borland R. Predictors of sun protection among adolescents at the beach. Australian Psychologist 1994; 29(2): 135-139.

Hill D, White V, Marks R, Borland R. Changes in sun-related attitudes and behaviours and reduced sunburn prevalence in a population at high risk of melanoma. European Journal of Cancer Prevention 1993; 2: 447-456.

Borland R, Marks R, Noy S. Public knowledge about characteristics of moles and melanomas. Australian Journal of Public Health 1992; 16(4): 370-375.

Broadstock M, Borland R, Gason R. Effects of suntan on judgement of healthiness and attractiveness by adolescents. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 1992; 22(2): 157-172.

Chapman S, Marks R, King M. Trends in tans and skin protection in Australian fashion magazines, 1982 through 1991. American Journal of Public Health 1992; 82(12): 1677-1680.

Hill D, White V, Marks R, Theobald T, Borland R, Roy C. Melanoma prevention: Behavioural and non-behavioural factors in sunburn among an Australian urban population. Preventive Medicine 1992; 21(5): 654-669.

Bennetts K, Borland R, Swerissen H. Sun protection behaviour of children and their parents at the beach. Psychology and Health 1991; 5: 279-287.

Borland R, Hocking B, Godkin G, Gibbs A, Hill D. The impact of a skin cancer control educational package for outdoor workers. Medical Journal of Australia 1991; 154(10): 686-688.

Theobald T, Marks R, Hill D. "Goodbye Sunshine" - Effects of a TV program about melanoma on beliefs, behaviour and melanoma thickness. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1991; 25(4): 717-723.

Borland R, Hill D, Noy S. Being SunSmart: Changes in community awareness and reported behaviour following a primary prevention program for skin cancer control. Behaviour Change 1990; 7(3): 126-135.

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