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Sun-Protective Behaviors: An Educational Intervention With Hospital Staff Aimed at Skin Cancer Prevention in Children

Amy F. Bruce
Theresa Cowan
CJON 2020, 24(1), 75-80 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.75-80
Background: Melanoma incidence and mortality rates are predicted to steadily increase. Sun protection is important during early development because of the potential for overexposure to ultraviolet radiation while outdoors. Objectives: The purpose of this project was to design, implement, and...
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Microbial Growth on the Nails of Direct Patient Care Nurses Wearing Nail Polish

Lisa M. Blackburn
Kelly Acree
Judith Bartley
Elizabeth DiGiannantoni
Elizabeth Renner
Loraine Sinnott
ONF 2020, 1-10 DOI:
Objectives: To determine whether nurses wearing nail polish pose a greater infection risk to patients than nurses who are not wearing nail polish. Sample & Setting: 89 direct patient care oncology nurses at a large midwestern National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center...
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Precautionary Principle: Cancer Prevention Efforts During Critical Periods of Growth and Development

Aurelie C. Cormier
CJON 2019, 23(6), 659-663 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.659-663
Although the mechanisms of action for all cancer types are not fully known, best practice recommends promoting a healthy lifestyle while avoiding certain substances. Based on environmental science, the precautionary principle is a guideline that suggests that preventive action should be taken when...
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The Value of Breast Self-Examination: Meta-Analysis of the Research Literature

Ya-Lie Ku
ONF 2001, 815-822 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To review 20 studies examining the relationship between breast self-examination (BSE) behaviors, BSE education, the stage of breast cancer at diagnosis, and the mortality or survival rates for breast cancer. Data Sources: 20 studies from medical and nursing journals. Data...
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ONF 2001, 793-794 DOI:
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