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 directives

Adherence to Medical Treatment Regimens

Gastric bypass surgery
Epilepsy self-management
Muscular dystrophy
Recovery from oral surgery
Hypercholesterolimia
Asthma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile diabetes
Kidney transplant

Safety Issues

Child sexual abuse education
Pesticide safety
Bicycle helmets for children
Driver education
Emergency medical services for myocardial infarction

Environmental Issues

Energy consumption
Home radon testing
Environmental protection
Endangered species