A randomized trial of skin cancer prevention in aquatics settings: the Pool Cool program. |
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Authors: | Karen Glanz Alan C Geller Dorothy Shigaki Jay E Maddock May Rose Isnec |
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Affiliation: | Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu 96822, USA. kglanz@hawaii.edu |
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Abstract: | Skin cancer is increasing, and prevention programs are essential. This study evaluated the impact of a skin cancer prevention program on sun-protection habits and swimming pool environments. The intervention included staff training; sun-safety lessons; interactive activities; providing sunscreen, shade, and signage; and promoting sun-safe environments. A randomized trial at 28 swimming pools in Hawaii and Massachusetts tested the efficacy of this program (Pool Cool) compared with an attention-matched injury-prevention control program. Results showed significant positive changes in children's use of sunscreen and shade, overall sun-protection habits, and number of sunburns and improvements in parents' hat use, sun-protection habits, and reported sun-protection policies and environments. Observations corroborated the positive findings. Pool Cool had significant positive effects at swimming pools in diverse audiences. |
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