Understanding the impact of community-based sun safety interventions on a college campus in Texas.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-8, 2024 Jul 12.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38995616
ABSTRACT
Objective:
Examine the impact of a community-based, multi-component sun intervention on the campus of Lee College in Baytown, Texas.Participants:
735 respondents completed the survey as part of a range of campus topics.Methods:
Survey data on the program were gathered through an emailed campus-wide survey to better understand the community's perceptions and awareness as well as campaign effectiveness over time.Results:
Sun safety self-efficacy and awareness of the importance of sun safety behaviors were high in the community. Students reported a lower level of sun safety self-efficacy than employees. Open-ended responses also offered insight into complex views some community members hold about sun-safety behavior, raising questions about the effectiveness of sunscreen and the need for vitamin D.Conclusions:
The paper found high awareness of sun-safe behaviors, high self-efficacy in taking personal action, and appreciation for the institutional effort to care for the community.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
J Am Coll Health
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States