Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine how different messages about risk of skin cancer can impact the uptake of skin cancer prevention activities.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be a patient of any race or ethnicity attending one of the six Tampa Family Health Centers.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Self-report skin cancer risk behaviors within the past 12 months, including: Intentional sun exposure (e.g., outdoor or indoor tanning) or unintentional sun exposure leading to sunburn.
• Be willing to complete a baseline questionnaire and provide a saliva sample for MC1R genotyping.
• Be able to provide informed consent (written or electronic).
• Prefer English or Spanish for communication and study materials.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not report any skin cancer risk behaviors (i.e., no tanning or sunburning in the past 12 months).
• Are unwilling or unable to complete the baseline assessment or return the saliva kit.
• Decline to provide informed consent.
• Are under 18 years of age.