A randomized trial of skin cancer prevention in aquatics settings: The Pool Cool program

Karen Glanz; Alan C. Geller; Dorothy Shigaki; Jay E. Maddock; May Rose Isnec

doi:10.1037/0278-6133.21.6.579

A randomized trial of skin cancer prevention in aquatics settings: The Pool Cool program

Karen Glanz, Alan C. Geller, Dorothy Shigaki, Jay E. Maddock, May Rose Isnec

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	579-587
Number of pages	9
Journal	Health Psychology
Volume	21
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.21.6.579
State	Published - Nov 2002

Keywords

Aquatics
Child health
Melanoma
Skin cancer prevention
Sun protection

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Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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