ArticlePreventing chronic disease2017
Sun Smart Schools Nevada: Increasing Knowledge Among School Children About Ultraviolet Radiation.
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- A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based High School Melanoma Prevention Curricula.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Pooled it
- Parent reports of sun safety communication and behaviour for students in a randomised trial on a school policy implementation intervention.Australian and New Zealand journal of public health · 2020Trial
- Climate Change and Pediatric Skin Health: Emerging Threats, Innovations, and Equity Gaps.Cureus · 2025Review
- SUNTEL pilot study: first school-based integration of the ugly duckling sign and a dedicated e-learning platform with peer education for melanoma prevention.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- A Review of the Impact of Sun Safety Interventions in Children.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of Sun Protection Interventions Delivered to Adolescents in a Secondary School Setting: A Systematic Review.Journal of skin cancer · 2021Review
- Adolescents' Perceptions About Cancer and Preferences for Cancer Education.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a risk factor for development of skin cancer. We estimated changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Nevada school-age children following implementation of a program to decrease UV exposure. COMMUNITY CONTEXT: The Nevada Cancer Coalition's Sun Smart Schools pilot program was implemented in 7 Nevada schools during the 2015-2016 school year. The target population was students at participating schools.
methodsParticipation in the program was voluntary. Students surveyed spanned grades from fourth to tenth. Pre-intervention surveys were conducted at the start of the school year. Post-intervention surveys were conducted at the end of the school year. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were assessed among study participants by using self-reported survey responses. OUTCOMES: The Sun Smart Schools pilot program was effective in increasing a broad range of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about protection from UV among elementary and middle school students. Students in high school reported an increase in the adoption of selected protective behaviors. However, this population also maintained a positive attitude toward the appearance of tanned skin, indicating susceptibility to competing influences. High school students also did not report any evident change in knowledge about sun protection strategies. Parents reported a decrease in knowledge about UV protection but an increase in adoption of certain protective behaviors.
interpretationOur findings are similar to those of previous studies demonstrating that education about the dangers of UV exposure is most effective in younger age groups. Results were mixed in older age groups.
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