Preventing Skin Cancer: Interventions Targeting Children’s Parents and Caregivers

Studies Included in the Evidence Review

Bolognia JL, Berwick M, Fine JA, Simpson P, Jasmin M. Sun protection in newborns. A comparison of educational methods. Am J Diseases Children; 1991;145:1125-9.

Buller DB, Burgoon M, Hall JR et al. Using language intensity to increase the success of a family intervention to protect children from ultraviolet radiation: predictions from language expectancy theory. Prev Med 2000;30:103-14.

Glanz K, Chang L, Song V, Silverio R, Muneoka L. Skin cancer prevention for children, parents, and caregivers: a field test of Hawaii's SunSmart program. J Am Acad Dermatol; 1998;38:413-7.

Glanz K, Geller AC, Shigaki D, Maddock JE, Isnec MR. A randomized trial of skin cancer prevention in aquatic settings: the Pool Cool program. Health Psycho;l 2002;In press.

Glanz K, Lew RA, Song V, Murakami-Akatsuka L. Skin cancer prevention in outdoor recreation settings: effects of the Hawaii SunSmart Program. Eff Clin Pract; 2000;3:53-61.

Mayer JA, Lewis E.C, Eckhardt L et al. Promoting sun safety among zoo visitors. Prev Med 2001;33:162-9.

Mayer JA, Slymen DJ, Eckhardt L et al. Reducing ultraviolet radiation exposure in children. PrevMed; 1997;26:516-22.

Miller DR, Geller AC, Wood MC, Lew RA, Koh HK. The Falmouth Safe Skin Project: Evaluation of a community program to promote sun protection in youth. Health Educ Behav; 1999;26:369-84.

Rodrigue JR. Promoting healthier behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs toward sun exposure in parents of young children. J Consult Clin Psychol; 1996;64:1431-6.