Jade Avelis
Biographic Data
| ID | 6527985 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jade Avelis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jade |
| FAMILY NAME | Avelis |
| SIGNATURE | AVELIS J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pennsylvania |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Development of a Survey of Sunscreen Use and Attitudes among Adults in Two Coastal States, 2019
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and regular use of broad-spectrum sunscreens can prevent skin cancer. However, a new law in Hawaii that limits sunscreen choices due to the belief that some UV (ultraviolet) filters may damage coral reefs may reduce sunscreen use and increase skin-cancer risk. Because of this, there is a need for measurement tools to help understand consumer behavior and determinants of sunscreen…
Stigma, beliefs and perceptions regarding prostate cancer among Black and Latino men and women
Black and Latino focus groups revealed the existence of cultural beliefs, misunderstandings and fears pertaining to PC which could influence health-related behaviors. Some themes were common across groups; others suggested racial and gender predilections. Future targeted efforts focused on directly addressing prevalent misperceptions among underserved communities in urban settings could help to improve health literacy and equity in PC outcomes in…
Expanding the Reflexive Space: Resilient Young Adults, Institutional Cultures, and Cognitive Schemas
For many U.S. young adults, being resilient to stressful events hinges on making meaning of such events and thereby minimizing their negative emotional impact. Yet why are some better able to do this than others? In this study, which uses an innovative outlier sampling strategy and linked survey and interview data, we argue that one important factor is connection to institutional cultures associated with higher education, religion/spirituality, a…
Expanding the Reflexive Space: Resilient Young Adults, Institutional Cultures, and Cognitive Schemas
For many U.S. young adults, being resilient to stressful events hinges on making meaning of such events and thereby minimizing their negative emotional impact. Yet why are some better able to do this than others? In this study, which uses an innovative outlier sampling strategy and linked survey and interview data, we argue that one important factor is connection to institutional cultures associated with higher education, religion/spirituality, a…
Expanding the Reflexive Space: Resilient Young Adults, Institutional Cultures, and Cognitive Schemas
For many U.S. young adults, being resilient to stressful events hinges on making meaning of such events and thereby minimizing their negative emotional impact. Yet why are some better able to do this than others? In this study, which uses an innovative outlier sampling strategy and linked survey and interview data, we argue that one important factor is connection to institutional cultures associated with higher education, religion/spirituality, a…
Stigma, beliefs and perceptions regarding prostate cancer among Black and Latino men and women
Black and Latino focus groups revealed the existence of cultural beliefs, misunderstandings and fears pertaining to PC which could influence health-related behaviors. Some themes were common across groups; others suggested racial and gender predilections. Future targeted efforts focused on directly addressing prevalent misperceptions among underserved communities in urban settings could help to improve health literacy and equity in PC outcomes in…
Development of a Survey of Sunscreen Use and Attitudes among Adults in Two Coastal States, 2019
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and regular use of broad-spectrum sunscreens can prevent skin cancer. However, a new law in Hawaii that limits sunscreen choices due to the belief that some UV (ultraviolet) filters may damage coral reefs may reduce sunscreen use and increase skin-cancer risk. Because of this, there is a need for measurement tools to help understand consumer behavior and determinants of sunscreen…
Medicine (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Biostatistics (1 works) · Cancer (1 works) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (1 works) · Cognition (1 works) · Community Health and Development (1 works) · Demography (1 works) · Demography (1 works) · Dermatology (1 works)