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Carolyn J. Heckman is affiliated with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of medicine, with significant contributions across several subfields, including dermatology, oncology, general health professions, health, toxicology and mutagenesis, and epidemiology.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics related to health and behavioral science. Key areas of research include:

  • Skin Protection and Aging
  • Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Urban Green Space and Health
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Social Media in Health Education

Carolyn J. Heckman has published widely in several academic venues. The most frequent publication venues include:

  • Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention
  • Translational Behavioral Medicine
  • Journal of Health Communication
  • Preventive Medicine Reports
  • JMIR Formative Research

Their recent papers demonstrate a focus on cancer-related behavioral and health communication research, including:

  • Evaluation of Inequities in Cancer Treatment Delay or Discontinuation Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection (2023), published in JAMA Network Open
  • Cancer Survivors' Emotional Well-being: Roles of Internet Information Seeking, Patient-centered Communication, and Social Support (2021), published in Journal of Health Communication
  • Breastfeeding is Possible: A Systematic Review on the Feasibility and Challenges of Breastfeeding Among Breast Cancer Survivors of Reproductive Age (2020), published in Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Digital interventions for promoting sun protection and skin self-examination behaviors: A systematic review (2022), published in Preventive Medicine Reports
  • Relationship communication and the course of psychological outcomes among couples coping with localised prostate cancer (2021), published in European Journal of Cancer Care

Collaborative work is a notable aspect of Carolyn J. Heckman's research activity. Frequent coauthors include Sharon L. Manne, Zhaomeng Niu, Trishnee Bhurosy, Elliot J. Coups, and Jerod L. Stapleton. These collaborations reflect multidisciplinary approaches spanning behavioral, clinical, and communication sciences within health research.

Best Publications

  • Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Carolyn J Heckman;Brian L Egleston;Makary T Hofmann

  • Measures of Sun Exposure and Sun Protection Practices for Behavioral and Epidemiologic Research

    Karen Glanz;Amy L. Yaroch;Monica Dancel;Mona Saraiya

  • Multiple skin cancer risk behaviors in the U.S. population.

    Elliot J. Coups;Sharon L. Manne;Carolyn J. Heckman

  • Prevalence and correlates of indoor tanning among US adults.

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Elliot J. Coups;Sharon L. Manne

  • Resilience, Positive Coping, and Quality of Life Among Women Newly Diagnosed With Gynecological Cancers.

    Sharon L. Manne;Shannon Myers-Virtue;Deborah Kashy;Melissa Ozga

  • A preliminary investigation of the predictors of tanning dependence.

    Carolyn J Heckman;Brian L. Egleston;Diane B Wilson;Karen S Ingersoll

  • A pilot randomized clinical trial of two medication adherence and drug use interventions for HIV+ crack cocaine users

    Karen S. Ingersoll;Leah Farrell-Carnahan;Jessye Cohen-Filipic;Carolyn J. Heckman

  • Patient-clinician relationships and treatment system effects on HIV medication adherence.

    Karen S. Ingersoll;Carolyn J. Heckman

  • Prevalence and Correlates of Skin Cancer Screening among Middle-aged and Older White Adults in the United States

    Elliot J. Coups;Alan C. Geller;Martin A. Weinstock;Martin A. Weinstock;Martin A. Weinstock;Carolyn J. Heckman

  • Minimal Erythema Dose (MED) testing.

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Rachel Chandler;Jacqueline D. Kloss;Amy Benson

  • Psychiatric and addictive symptoms of young adult female indoor tanners.

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Jessye Cohen-Filipic;Susan Darlow;Jacqueline D. Kloss

  • Holding back, intimacy, and psychological and relationship outcomes among couples coping with prostate cancer.

    Sharon L. Manne;David Kissane;Talia Zaider;Deborah Kashy

  • Measurement of tanning dependence.

    C.J. Heckman;S. Darlow;J.D. Kloss;J. Cohen-Filipic

  • Social-cognitive processes associated with fear of recurrence among women newly diagnosed with gynecological cancers.

    Shannon B Myers;Sharon Manne;David Kissane;Melissa Ozga

  • Shedding Light On Indoor Tanning

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Sharon L. Manne

  • Unsupportive partner behaviors, social-cognitive processing, and psychological outcomes in couples coping with early stage breast cancer.

    Sharon Manne;Deborah A. Kashy;Scott Siegel;Shannon Myers Virtue

  • Comparing alternative methods of measuring skin color and damage.

    Lauren C. Daniel;Carolyn J. Heckman;Jacqueline D. Kloss;Sharon L. Manne

  • Mood Changes After Indoor Tanning Among College Women: Associations with Psychiatric/Addictive Symptoms.

    Carolyn Heckman;Susan Darlow;Jessye Cohen-Filipic;Jacqueline Kloss

  • Awareness, understanding, use, and impact of the UV index: A systematic review of over two decades of international research.

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Katherine Liang;Mary Riley

  • Contextual factors, indoor tanning, and tanning dependence in young women.

    Carolyn J. Heckman;Susan D. Darlow;Jacqueline D. Kloss;Teja Munshi

  • Correlates of sunscreen use among high school students: a cross-sectional survey

    Carolyn J Heckman;Elliot J Coups;Elliot J Coups

Frequent Co-Authors

Deborah A. Kashy
Deborah A. Kashy Michigan State University
David W. Kissane
David W. Kissane University of Notre Dame Australia
Sharon L. Manne
Sharon L. Manne Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Frank J. Penedo
Frank J. Penedo University of Miami
Karen S. Ingersoll
Karen S. Ingersoll University of Virginia
Karen L. Cropsey
Karen L. Cropsey University of Alabama at Birmingham
Anke Ehlers
Anke Ehlers University of Oxford
Rob Turrisi
Rob Turrisi Pennsylvania State University

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