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Evaluating 'Safe in the Sun', a curriculum programme for primary schools.

J M McWhirter1, M Collins, I Bryant

  • 1Health Education Unit, School of Education, University of Southampton, UK.

Health Education Research
|April 7, 2000
PubMed
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Primary school pupils showed increased sun safety awareness after a curriculum program. Teachers using materials as recommended led to significant knowledge gains in sun protection.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Health Education
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sun exposure poses risks to children's skin.
  • Effective sun safety education is crucial for primary school pupils.
  • Existing educational programs require evaluation for impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Safe in the Sun' curriculum program.
  • To assess changes in primary school pupils' perceptions of sun effects.
  • To identify factors influencing sun safety awareness.

Main Methods:

  • A case study methodology was employed across eleven schools in Southern England.
  • The 'draw and write' technique was used to evaluate changes in pupil perceptions.
  • Intervention fidelity was assessed based on teacher material usage.

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Main Results:

  • Pupils demonstrated increased sun safety awareness post-intervention.
  • Teachers adhering to program recommendations achieved significant knowledge increases.
  • Improved awareness transfer to school playground contexts was observed but not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

  • The 'Safe in the Sun' program effectively enhanced pupil sun safety awareness.
  • 'Draw and write' is a valuable tool for illuminative program evaluation.
  • A whole-school approach is vital for successful sun safety initiatives.