Topics Studied in PMT Literature
Protection Against Cancer
Skin cancer (reduced suntanning, increased sunscreen use)
Colorectal cancer (screening)
Breast cancer (breast self-examination, mammogram screening)
Testicular cancer (testicle self-examination)
Other cancers (self-monitoring, regular medical visits, screenings)General Health Issues
Regular exercise
Alcohol and drug abuse
Smoking
Oral health
HIV/AIDS
Coronary heart disease (exercise, smoking, diet)
Osteoporosis (calcium intake, exercise)
Healthy eating, diet
Health-promoting lifestyles
Caffeine reduction
HIV when pregnant
Alcohol consumption when pregnant
Condom use to prevent pregnancy
Completion of advance health care directivesAdherence to Medical Treatment Regimens
Gastric bypass surgery
Epilepsy self-management
Muscular dystrophy
Recovery from oral surgery
Hypercholesterolimia
Asthma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile diabetes
Kidney transplantSafety Issues
Child sexual abuse education
Pesticide safety
Bicycle helmets for children
Driver education
Emergency medical services for myocardial infarctionEnvironmental Issues
Energy consumption
Home radon testing
Environmental protection
Endangered species