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- Title
Randomized trial evaluating computer-based sun safety education for children in elementary school.
- Authors
Buller MK; Kane IL; Martin RC; Giese AJ; Cutter GR; Saba LM; Buller DB; Buller, Mary K; Kane, Ilima L; Martin, Robert C; Giese, Aimee J; Cutter, Gary R; Saba, Laura M; Buller, David B
- Abstract
<bold>Background: </bold>Interactive multimedia programs derived from the Sunny Days, Healthy Ways (SDHW) sun safety curriculum were evaluated with children aged 5-13.<bold>Methods: </bold>A randomized pretest to posttest 3-group study was conducted with 871 students in 12 primary schools in the western United States comparing computer programs alone, teacher-led presentation, or both combined.<bold>Results: </bold>Computer programs with teacher-led presentation improved knowledge over either treatment individually (P = .001). The combination improved self-reported sun protection in lower but not higher grades over teacher-led presentation (P = .005).<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Computer-based sun safety instruction used with teacher instruction in primary schools may improve sun safety, especially with younger children.
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Education, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 2, p74
- ISSN
0885-8195
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1080/08858190701818267