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Understanding the impact of community-based sun safety interventions on a college campus in Texas.
Love, Brad; Ghosh, Charulata; Oestman, Katherine; Aquino, Mayra; Coffman, Rosemary; Shah, Mansi; Dermid, Gerold; Rechis, Ruth.
Affiliation
  • Love B; Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Ghosh C; Center for Health Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Oestman K; Cancer Prevention and Control Platform, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Aquino M; Be Well Communities Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Coffman R; Lee College, Baytown, Texas, USA.
  • Shah M; Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Dermid G; Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Rechis R; Cancer Prevention and Control Platform, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
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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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: J Am Coll Health Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: United States

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: J Am Coll Health Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: United States