Carolyn J Heckman
Biographic Data
| ID | 768661 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carolyn J Heckman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carolyn J |
| FAMILY NAME | Heckman |
| SIGNATURE | HECKMAN C J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Fox Chase Cancer Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1016-3965 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Findings from two online experiments to advance the science on sexual orientation and gender identity measurement: An application to estimating cigarette relighting behaviors.
To better understand the impact of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measurement choices on estimates of hazardous health behaviors, we examined the impact of SOGI measurement choices on estimates of relighting, as an example hazardous health behavior. We embedded a 2×2×2 factorial experiment within a convenience sample of US adults ages 18-45 who smoke daily or some days (N=271) and a nationally representative sample of US adults age…
A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study of a Youth-Led Digital Hypertension Education Intervention Among Parent–Youth Dyads
Involving youth in chronic disease health promotion with adults can benefit both adults and youth. In this mixed-methods pilot study, we explored the effects of a youth-led digital hypertension education intervention on knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior outcomes, as well as participant feedback, in parent-youth dyads. High school students (14+ years) paired themselves with an interested adult (18+ years) to create 19 adult-youth dyads. We im…
Descriptive analysis of municipal policies addressing shade in eight southwest and northeast states in the United States
Introduction: Shade is an essential environmental feature to prevent heat illnesses and skin cancer. Written policies related to shade were described in municipalities in four southwest and four northeast U.S. states. Method: = 48) in eight U.S. states were coded for content related to shade by research assistants. They used a standardized protocol to assign numeric codes to each document to assess type of document, type of shade, location, resou…
Building evidence for indoor tanning as a behavioral addiction: Concerns, problems, and change perceptions are associated with addictive symptoms
Our findings provide unique evidence for tanning as a behavioral addiction by demonstrating an association between tanning behavioral addiction symptoms with skin cancer concerns, tanning-related problems, and unsuccessful attempts to change. These findings have implications for the design of interventions and support the need for additional research to support the conceptualization of indoor tanning as a behavioral addiction
Bills to Restrict Access to and Harm From Indoor Tanning Facilities in US State Legislatures, 1992‒2023
Objectives. To describe progression, content, and stringency of state legislation regulating indoor tanning and association with state government political party leadership. Methods. Trained research assistants used legal mapping methods to code legislative bills on indoor tanning introduced in US states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We calculated composite scores on the stringency of age restrictions and of warnings, operator requi…
Associations of Social Factors and Self-Efficacy with Skin-Self Examination Intentions Among Hispanics at Risk for Skin Cancer and Their Preferences for Digital Interventions
Skin cancer ranks as the most prevalent cancer in the United States. Over the past two decades, the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, among Hispanics has risen by 20%. Melanoma mortality rates are higher in Hispanics than in non-Hispanic Whites (NHW). Early detection of melanoma via skin self-examination may lead to diagnosis of melanoma at an earlier stage, when they are thinner, less invasive, and more easily treatable, …
Barriers and facilitators to skin cancer prevention among Hispanics: A qualitative study
Future interventions should focus on individual, community, and system-level strategies to address misperceptions in the Hispanic community, increase knowledge and awareness, address perceptions of cultures regarding skin cancer preventive activities, and emphasize the importance or priority of health issues related to skin cancer
Sunburns and Sun Protection Behaviors among Male Hispanic Outdoor Day Laborers
Individuals who work outside are at increased risk for skin cancer due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Little is known about UV exposures and sun safety practices of outdoor day laborers, who are disproportionately Hispanic. This study identified the correlates of sunburn and sun protection behaviors in a sample of male, Hispanic day laborers ( n = 175). More than half of the participants (54.9%) experienced one or more sunbu…
Cigarette Relighting: A Series of Pilot Studies Investigating a Common Yet Understudied Smoking Behavior
These findings address a major research gap in the emerging research on this common behavior. Future research is needed to better understand the potential implications of relighting for policies and clinical practices related to tobacco cessation and health
Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors
Future efforts to improve sun safety among melanoma survivors may benefit from targeting individuals with lower education levels, and addressing sun protection social influence, barriers, and self-efficacy
Associations of Social Media Use, Patient-centered Communication, and Knowledge with Perceived Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Effectiveness
Objectives: Given the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in preventing cervical cancer and other diseases, as well as the low rates of HPV vaccination in the United States, it is important to examine the determinants of perceived HPV vaccine effectiveness. In this study, we examined the associations between potential factors associated with perceived HPV vaccine effectiveness. Methods: We utilized data (N = 718) from the nati…
Acceptance, social support, benefit-finding, and depression in women with gynecological cancer
Public Parks and Shady Areas in Times of Climate Change, Urban Sprawl, and Obesity
An editorial is presented which addresses the relationships between shady areas, public parks, and skin cancer risk factors as of 2017, and it mentions other articles in the same issue of the journal which examine topics such as the use of sunshine-related shade sails in recreation areas in Denver, Colorado and Melbourne, Australia. Climate change, obesity, and urban sprawl are assessed, as well as sunscreen and protection from sunlight-based ult…
Contextual Factors, Indoor Tanning, and Tanning Dependence in Young Women
Public health research and practice could benefit from attention to such contextual factors as tanning cost and regulations regarding session length
Associations between Seasonal Sleep Change and Indoor Tanning
Identification of risk factors for indoor tanning may ultimately aid the development of better indoor tanning prevention strategies, which is pertinent given the association between indoor tanning and skin cancer. This study aimed to examine the relationship between seasonal sleep change and indoor tanning. Female tanners (N=139) completed self-report measures including items relating to seasonal sleep changes, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), …
Cancer-specific relationship awareness, relationship communication, and intimacy among couples coping with early-stage breast cancer
If couples can maintain normalcy and quality in their relationship during the cancer experience, they may experience greater relational intimacy. Cancer-specific relationship awareness, which is an attitude defined as partners focusing on the relationship and thinking about how they might maintain normalcy and cope with cancer as a couple or "team", is one factor that may help couples achieve this goal. The main aim of this study was to evaluate …
Process and outcomes of a skin protection intervention for young adults
Efforts to reduce skin cancer risk behaviors using appearance-oriented interventions (e.g. ultraviolet (UV) light photos showing skin damage) or motivational interviewing (MI) have shown promise in recent trials. In the study a randomized 2 (UV photo versus no UV photo) x 2 (MI versus no MI) factorial design with longitudinal follow up was used. Results showed that progression in stage of change (SOC) was significantly more likely in the photo th…
Psychosocial Correlates of Sunburn among Young Adult Women
Skin cancer is an increasingly common disease, particularly among young adult women. Sunburn early in life is a risk factor for skin cancer. Few studies have reported on psychosocial correlates of sunburn. The current study consisted of an online survey of undergraduate women from a university in the northeastern part of the USA. A logistic regression demonstrated that young women who reported a history of four or more sunburns were significantly…
Skin surveillance intentions among family members of patients with melanoma
Interventions to promote skin surveillance behaviors among first-degree relatives of melanoma patients should highlight the benefits of early detection of melanoma, address barriers to receipt of total cutaneous examination and engagement in skin self-examination, and promote support from physicians and family members
Correlates of sunscreen use among high school students: A cross-sectional survey
The current study identified specific variables that can be targeted in interventions designed to increase sunscreen use among adolescents
Sun protection and sunbathing practices among at-risk family members of patients with melanoma
Interventions for family members at risk for melanoma might benefit from improving sun protection self-efficacy, reducing perceived sunbathing benefits, and targeting normative influences to sunbathe
Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults
Future research should investigate whether these variables predict exposure and protection behaviors and whether intervening can reduce young adults' skin cancer risk behaviors
The Influence of Appearance, Health, and Future Orientations on Tanning Behavior
Future research and interventions may benefit from closer attention to associations between specific motivational orientations and behaviors
A Preliminary Investigation of the Predictors of Tanning Dependence
A Test of Motivational Plus Nicotine Replacement Interventions for HIV Positive Smokers
Cancer-specific relationship awareness, relationship communication, and intimacy among couples coping with early-stage breast cancer
If couples can maintain normalcy and quality in their relationship during the cancer experience, they may experience greater relational intimacy. Cancer-specific relationship awareness, which is an attitude defined as partners focusing on the relationship and thinking about how they might maintain normalcy and cope with cancer as a couple or "team", is one factor that may help couples achieve this goal. The main aim of this study was to evaluate …
Hardiness, History of Abuse and Women's Health
This study examined hardiness and health in women with and without histories of physical and/or sexual abuse. Patients ( N= 201) from a major Midwestern hospital gynecology clinic completed measures of hardiness, physical health, psychological health and neuroticism. The following findings were obtained: (a) the proposed three-factor structure of hardiness was not confirmed, and a different model was suggested; (b) evidence for convergent (adjust…
Process and outcomes of a skin protection intervention for young adults
Efforts to reduce skin cancer risk behaviors using appearance-oriented interventions (e.g. ultraviolet (UV) light photos showing skin damage) or motivational interviewing (MI) have shown promise in recent trials. In the study a randomized 2 (UV photo versus no UV photo) x 2 (MI versus no MI) factorial design with longitudinal follow up was used. Results showed that progression in stage of change (SOC) was significantly more likely in the photo th…
Public Parks and Shady Areas in Times of Climate Change, Urban Sprawl, and Obesity
An editorial is presented which addresses the relationships between shady areas, public parks, and skin cancer risk factors as of 2017, and it mentions other articles in the same issue of the journal which examine topics such as the use of sunshine-related shade sails in recreation areas in Denver, Colorado and Melbourne, Australia. Climate change, obesity, and urban sprawl are assessed, as well as sunscreen and protection from sunlight-based ult…
The Relationship Between Traumatization and Pain: What is the Role of Emotion
The Integrated Problem-Solving Model of Crisis Intervention: Overview and Application
Crisis intervention is a role that fits exceedingly well with counseling psychologists' interests and skills. This article provides an overview of a new crisis intervention model, the Integrated Problem-Solving Model (IPSM), and demonstrates its application to a specific crisis, sexual assault. It is hoped that this article will encourage counseling psychologists to become more involved in crisis intervention itself as well as in research and tra…
A Legacy of Dandelions: Carolyn Lewis Attneave (1920-1992)
A Legacy of Dandelions: Carolyn Lewis Attneave (1920-1992)
The Integrated Problem-Solving Model of Crisis Intervention: Overview and Application
Crisis intervention is a role that fits exceedingly well with counseling psychologists' interests and skills. This article provides an overview of a new crisis intervention model, the Integrated Problem-Solving Model (IPSM), and demonstrates its application to a specific crisis, sexual assault. It is hoped that this article will encourage counseling psychologists to become more involved in crisis intervention itself as well as in research and tra…
Patient?Clinician Relationships and Treatment System Effects on HIV Medication Adherence
Hardiness, History of Abuse and Women's Health
This study examined hardiness and health in women with and without histories of physical and/or sexual abuse. Patients ( N= 201) from a major Midwestern hospital gynecology clinic completed measures of hardiness, physical health, psychological health and neuroticism. The following findings were obtained: (a) the proposed three-factor structure of hardiness was not confirmed, and a different model was suggested; (b) evidence for convergent (adjust…
The Relationship Between Traumatization and Pain: What is the Role of Emotion
A Test of Motivational Plus Nicotine Replacement Interventions for HIV Positive Smokers
Parental Smoking, Closeness to Parents, and Youth Smoking
Addressing parent smoking and strengthening family relationships need significantly greater emphasis in interventions to further reduce youth smoking
A Preliminary Investigation of the Predictors of Tanning Dependence
The Influence of Appearance, Health, and Future Orientations on Tanning Behavior
Future research and interventions may benefit from closer attention to associations between specific motivational orientations and behaviors
Skin surveillance intentions among family members of patients with melanoma
Interventions to promote skin surveillance behaviors among first-degree relatives of melanoma patients should highlight the benefits of early detection of melanoma, address barriers to receipt of total cutaneous examination and engagement in skin self-examination, and promote support from physicians and family members
Correlates of sunscreen use among high school students: A cross-sectional survey
The current study identified specific variables that can be targeted in interventions designed to increase sunscreen use among adolescents
Sun protection and sunbathing practices among at-risk family members of patients with melanoma
Interventions for family members at risk for melanoma might benefit from improving sun protection self-efficacy, reducing perceived sunbathing benefits, and targeting normative influences to sunbathe
Beliefs and Intentions for Skin Protection and UV Exposure in Young Adults
Future research should investigate whether these variables predict exposure and protection behaviors and whether intervening can reduce young adults' skin cancer risk behaviors
Psychosocial Correlates of Sunburn among Young Adult Women
Skin cancer is an increasingly common disease, particularly among young adult women. Sunburn early in life is a risk factor for skin cancer. Few studies have reported on psychosocial correlates of sunburn. The current study consisted of an online survey of undergraduate women from a university in the northeastern part of the USA. A logistic regression demonstrated that young women who reported a history of four or more sunburns were significantly…
Process and outcomes of a skin protection intervention for young adults
Efforts to reduce skin cancer risk behaviors using appearance-oriented interventions (e.g. ultraviolet (UV) light photos showing skin damage) or motivational interviewing (MI) have shown promise in recent trials. In the study a randomized 2 (UV photo versus no UV photo) x 2 (MI versus no MI) factorial design with longitudinal follow up was used. Results showed that progression in stage of change (SOC) was significantly more likely in the photo th…
Cancer-specific relationship awareness, relationship communication, and intimacy among couples coping with early-stage breast cancer
If couples can maintain normalcy and quality in their relationship during the cancer experience, they may experience greater relational intimacy. Cancer-specific relationship awareness, which is an attitude defined as partners focusing on the relationship and thinking about how they might maintain normalcy and cope with cancer as a couple or "team", is one factor that may help couples achieve this goal. The main aim of this study was to evaluate …
Contextual Factors, Indoor Tanning, and Tanning Dependence in Young Women
Public health research and practice could benefit from attention to such contextual factors as tanning cost and regulations regarding session length
Associations between Seasonal Sleep Change and Indoor Tanning
Identification of risk factors for indoor tanning may ultimately aid the development of better indoor tanning prevention strategies, which is pertinent given the association between indoor tanning and skin cancer. This study aimed to examine the relationship between seasonal sleep change and indoor tanning. Female tanners (N=139) completed self-report measures including items relating to seasonal sleep changes, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), …
Public Parks and Shady Areas in Times of Climate Change, Urban Sprawl, and Obesity
An editorial is presented which addresses the relationships between shady areas, public parks, and skin cancer risk factors as of 2017, and it mentions other articles in the same issue of the journal which examine topics such as the use of sunshine-related shade sails in recreation areas in Denver, Colorado and Melbourne, Australia. Climate change, obesity, and urban sprawl are assessed, as well as sunscreen and protection from sunlight-based ult…
Acceptance, social support, benefit-finding, and depression in women with gynecological cancer
Associations of Social Media Use, Patient-centered Communication, and Knowledge with Perceived Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Effectiveness
Objectives: Given the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in preventing cervical cancer and other diseases, as well as the low rates of HPV vaccination in the United States, it is important to examine the determinants of perceived HPV vaccine effectiveness. In this study, we examined the associations between potential factors associated with perceived HPV vaccine effectiveness. Methods: We utilized data (N = 718) from the nati…
Cigarette Relighting: A Series of Pilot Studies Investigating a Common Yet Understudied Smoking Behavior
These findings address a major research gap in the emerging research on this common behavior. Future research is needed to better understand the potential implications of relighting for policies and clinical practices related to tobacco cessation and health
Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors
Future efforts to improve sun safety among melanoma survivors may benefit from targeting individuals with lower education levels, and addressing sun protection social influence, barriers, and self-efficacy
Sunburns and Sun Protection Behaviors among Male Hispanic Outdoor Day Laborers
Individuals who work outside are at increased risk for skin cancer due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Little is known about UV exposures and sun safety practices of outdoor day laborers, who are disproportionately Hispanic. This study identified the correlates of sunburn and sun protection behaviors in a sample of male, Hispanic day laborers ( n = 175). More than half of the participants (54.9%) experienced one or more sunbu…
Associations of Social Factors and Self-Efficacy with Skin-Self Examination Intentions Among Hispanics at Risk for Skin Cancer and Their Preferences for Digital Interventions
Skin cancer ranks as the most prevalent cancer in the United States. Over the past two decades, the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, among Hispanics has risen by 20%. Melanoma mortality rates are higher in Hispanics than in non-Hispanic Whites (NHW). Early detection of melanoma via skin self-examination may lead to diagnosis of melanoma at an earlier stage, when they are thinner, less invasive, and more easily treatable, …
Medicine (25 works) · Psychology (18 works) · Skin Protection and Aging (16 works) · Environmental health (14 works) · Psychiatry (13 works) · Cancer (12 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (11 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · Public health (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works)