The Environmental Protection Agency's National SunWise School Program: Sun protection education in US schools (1999-2000)

Geller, Alan C.; Cantor, Maura; Miller, Donald R.; Kenausis, Kristin; Rosseel, Kevin; Rutsch, Linda; Brooks, Daniel R.; Zhang, Zi

doi:10.1067/mjd.2002.121034

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“…Also, although before the intervention the students' knowledge about sun protection factors was low (25%), after the intervention it increased to 55%, since the programme was specifically aiming at enhancing knowledge about SPF. Similar studies from Spain, the US, New Zealand and Turkey have found lower knowledge levels regarding SPF [21][22][23][24]. Several international studies have shown an improvement regarding choosing the appropriate sunscreen, similarly to the present study.…”

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confidence: 74%

An Educational Intervention in Primary School Students Regarding Sun Protection: A Pilot Study

P¹

2014

Primary Health Care

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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An Educational Intervention in Primary School Students Regarding Sun Protection: A Pilot Study

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2014

Primary Health Care

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“…The darker average skin phenotype of Italian children and a latitude closer to the equator for the US children may at least partly explain the differences. However, only 40% of the parents in the study conducted in the USA reported the regular use of sunscreens in summertime during the year preceding the study [18]. Some data from our baseline evaluation suggest that there is still room for improving sun exposure behaviour.…”

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Improving Sun Protection Behaviour in Children: Study Design and Baseline Results of a Randomized Trial in Italian Elementary Schools

Rosenman¹,

Lipsker

Lévêque

et al. 2003

Dermatology

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Objective: To evaluate, in the context of a randomized study, the ‘Sole Si Sole No GISED’ project, the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve sun protection behaviour in schoolchildren. Methods: A large number of primary schools (classes II and III) in Italy were randomized to an educational intervention or control group: The intervention was conducted by trained teachers using ad hoc developed materials. Attitudes toward sun exposure and behaviour while in the sun were assessed at baseline and 1 year after concluding the educational intervention. In a subgroup of children, melanocytic naevi were counted on the upper limbs at the same intervals. The pilot phase of the study was started in 2001. Results: During the pilot phase, a total of 4,233 children was recruited. Of these, 2,116 were randomized to the active intervention and 2,117 to the control group. No difference for any of the study variables was documented between the 2 groups at baseline. About 20% of the children reported intense sun exposure during the year preceding the study. About 88% of the children reported adequate modalities of sun protection. Sunscreens were commonly used. A total of 508 children (12%) reported a history of sunburns in the year preceding the start of the study. Melanocytic naevi were counted in a total of 1,503 children (852 in the experimental and 651 in the control group). No differences in terms of skin, hair and eye colours were documented between the experimental and the control groups. The mean naevus count at baseline was 9.6 (median 7) in the experimental group and 10.1 (median 8) in the control group. Conclusion: About 50% of the total expected number of children was recruited during the pilot phase of the study. Randomization proved to be an excellent modality to select 2 samples similar for all the important study variables examined. A history of sunburns was reported less frequently than expected. The ‘Sole Si Sole No GISED programme’ is one of the few examples of a controlled evaluation of the effectiveness of an educational intervention in Italy.

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“…Eligibility criteria for RTIPs were modified in 2009 allowing review of programs that had positive outcomes data published in a peer-reviewed journal but were not funded by a peerreviewed research grant. Evidence-based demonstration programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's SunWise Program [21], were added to RTIPs with the modified eligibility criteria. Research to Reality (R2R) (https://researchtoreality.cancer.gov), an online community of practice developed by NCI was recently added to Step 2 of P.L.A.N.E.T.…”

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Evolution of Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.: moving research into practice

Sánchez

Vinson

Porta

et al. 2012

Cancer Causes Control

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Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are not broadly implemented, despite widespread availability of programs, policies, and guidelines. Systematic processes for integrating EBIs with community preference remain challenging for cancer control and prevention, as well as other areas. The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. (P.L.A.N.E.T) Web portal provides a platform to access data, EBIs, and resources to foster local partnerships and assist public health researchers and practitioners design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cancer control programs. This article summarizes the evolution of P.L.A.N.E.T. and describes effective and innovative Web 2.0 strategies to increase Web visits, create more interactive platforms for researchers and practitioners to integrate evidence-based resources, community preferences, and the complex context in which programs and policies are implemented. Lessons learned could benefit public health settings and reach low-income, high-risk communities. Researchers, community practitioners, and government partnerships should continue to develop and test innovative ways to address pressing issues in cancer control, health disparities, and health delivery.

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The Environmental Protection Agency's National SunWise School Program: Sun protection education in US schools (1999-2000)

Cited by 52 publications

References 24 publications

An Educational Intervention in Primary School Students Regarding Sun Protection: A Pilot Study

An Educational Intervention in Primary School Students Regarding Sun Protection: A Pilot Study

Improving Sun Protection Behaviour in Children: Study Design and Baseline Results of a Randomized Trial in Italian Elementary Schools

Evolution of Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.: moving research into practice

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