Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes

Table 3

Correct responses to attitude questions.

Questions	% Correct response
Tanning beds improve one’s overall health	2.3% (strongly disagree)
The use of sunscreen will help to protect me from getting melanoma	47.2% (strongly agree)
A nice tan improves one’s appearance	25.4% (strongly disagree)
Examinations by a dermatologist help to detect the early stages of melanoma	48.1% (strongly agree)
A nice tan makes one look healthy	12.2% (strongly disagree)
Self-checks for melanoma help to detect the early signs of melanoma	37.6% (strongly agree)
A good tan is worth the increased risk of skin cancer	42.6% (strongly disagree)
Public awareness about melanoma is important to reduce risk	47.5% (strongly agree)
Only fair skinned people need to be worried about sun exposure	5% (strongly disagree)
All people should take precautions against the damaging effects of the sun	56% (strongly agree)
I believe I should practice sun safe behaviors	46.1% (strongly agree)