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  • Dermatology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Education

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  • Rising incidence of skin cancer globally.
  • Childhood and adolescent sun exposure as a key risk factor.
  • Need for inclusive and effective sun safety education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a skin cancer education program for high school students.
  • To promote sun-safe behaviors and skin cancer awareness.
  • To address the lack of inclusive educational materials across all Fitzpatrick skin phototypes.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a skin cancer education program by medical students.
  • Inclusion of diverse Fitzpatrick skin phototypes in educational materials.
  • Pre- and post-session surveys administered to assess knowledge and behavioral intent.
  • Program adapted to challenges posed by COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • 87 students completed the pre-survey, and 84 completed the post-session survey.
  • 88% of students reported actionable behavioral changes post-presentation.
  • Students demonstrated enhanced knowledge and commitment to behavioral changes.
  • Successful adaptation of the program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • The educational program effectively increased students' knowledge and intent for sun-safe behaviors.
  • Inclusive educational materials are crucial for effective skin cancer prevention across diverse populations.
  • Medical student-led initiatives can successfully address public health needs in education.
  • The program demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a challenging environment.