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Evaluation of the SunWise School Program.

Alan Geller1, Linda Rutsch, Kristin Kenausis

  • 1Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
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Implementing the SunWise School Program effectively educates children on sun protection, increasing their knowledge and intentions to adopt safer habits, which is crucial for preventing melanoma.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health Education
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Melanoma incidence is rising, with childhood ultraviolet (UV) exposure being a significant risk factor for adult skin cancer.
  • Early adoption of sun protection habits is crucial for long-term skin cancer prevention.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency's SunWise School Program targets K-8 students to promote sun safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the SunWise School Program in improving children's sun safety knowledge and behaviors.
  • To assess changes in students' intentions regarding sun protection behaviors and attitudes towards tanning.

Main Methods:

  • A pretest-posttest evaluation was conducted with 4,559 students before and 4,016 students after the program.
  • The study involved 85 schools across 35 states, integrating the program into existing school curricula.

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  • Data collected included knowledge assessments, intentions to use sun protection, and attitudes toward tanning.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in all three knowledge variables were observed post-program.
    • Intentions to play in the shade increased from 70% to 76% (p < 0.001).
    • Attitudes regarding the healthiness of a tan decreased significantly, with more modest changes in sunscreen use intentions.

    Conclusions:

    • Brief, standardized sun protection education can be effectively integrated into school curricula.
    • The SunWise School Program demonstrates success in increasing students' sun safety knowledge and positive behavioral intentions.
    • Early intervention through school-based programs can contribute to reducing the future incidence of skin cancer.