These are topics of qualifying studies included in the evidence base. Please click on the topic title or black triangle to expand and see the list under each topic.
Interventions in Child Care Centers
Loescher LJ, Emerson J, Taylor A, Christensen DH, McKinney M. Educating preschoolers about Sun Safety. Am J Public Health 1995;85(7):939-43.- Crane LA, Schneider LS, Yohn JJ, Morelli JG, Plomer KD. 'Block the Sun, Not the Fun': Evaluation of a Skin Cancer Prevention Program for child Care Centers. American Journal of Preventative Medicine 1999;17(1):31-7.
Interventions in Primary School
- Bastuji-Garin S, Grob JJ, Grognard C, Grosjean F. Melanoma prevention: evaluation of a Health Education Campaign for Primary Schools. Arch Dermatol 1999;135:936-40.
- Buller DB, Buller MK, Beach B, Ertl G. Sunny days, healthy ways: evaluation of a skin cancer prevention curriculum for elementary school-aged children. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1996;35(6):911-22.
- Buller DB, Hall JR, Powers PJ, et al. Evaluation of the 'Sunny Days, Healthy Ways' sun safety CD-ROM program for children in grades 4 and 5. Cancer Prev Control 1999;3(3):188-95.
- Buller MK, Goldberg G, Buller DB. SunSmart Day: A Pilot Program for photoprotection education. Pediatric Dermatology 1997;14(4):257-63.
- Buller MK, Loescher LJ, Buller DB. 'Sunshine and skin health': a curriculum for skin cancer prevention education. Journal of Cancer Education 1994;9(3):155-62.
- DeLong M, LaBat K, Gahring S, Nelson N, Leung L. Implications of an educational intervention program designed to increase young adolescents' awareness of hats for sun protection. Clothing & Textiles Research Journal 1999;17(2):73-83.
- Girgis A, Sanson-Fisher RW, Tripodi DA, Golding T. Evaluation of interventions to improve solar protection in primary schools. Health Education Quarterly 1993;20(2):275-87.
- Gooderham MJ, Guenther L. Sun and the skin: evaluation of a sun awareness program for elementary school students and the skin: evaluation of a sun awareness program for elementary school students. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery 1999;3(5):230-5.
- Grant-Petersson J, Dietrich AJ, Sox CH, Winchell CW, Stevens MM. Promoting sun protection in elementary schools and child care settings: the SunSafe Project. Journal of School Health 1999;69(3):100-6.
- Hoffmann RG, III, Rodrigue JR, Johnson JH. - Effectiveness of a school-based program to enhance knowledge of sun exposure: Attitudes toward sun exposure and sunscreen use among children. - Children's Health Care 1999;28(1):Win-86.
- Hornung RL, Lennon PA, Garrett JM, DeVellis RF, Weinberg PD, Strecher VJ. Interactive Computer Technology for Skin Cancer Prevention Targeting Children. American Jouranl of Preventative Medicine 2000;18(1):69-76.
- Hughes AS. Sun protection and younger Children: lessons from the Living with Sunshine program. Journal of School Health 1994;64(5):201-4.
- Labat KL, DeLong MR, Gahring S. Evaluation of a skin cancer intervention program for youth. J Family Consumer Sci 1996;88:3-10.
- McWhirter JM, Collins M, Bryant I, Wetton NM, Bishop JN. Evaluating 'Safe in the Sun', a curriculum programme for primary schools. Health Educ Res 2000;15(2):203-17.
- Milne E, English DR, Johnston R, et al. Improved sun protection behaviour in children after two years of the Kidskin intervention. Aust N Z J Public Health 2000;24(5):481-7.
- Reding DJ, Fischer V, Gunderson P, Lappe K. Skin cancer prevention: a peer education model. Wisconsin Medical Journal 1995;94(2):77-81.
- Reding DJ, Fischer V, Gunderson P, Lappe K, Anderson H, Calvert G. Teens teach skin cancer prevention. Journal of rural health 1996;12((4 suppl S)):2650272.
- Schofield MJ, Edwards K, Pearce R. Effectiveness of two strategies for dissemination of sun-protection policy in New South Wales primary and secondary schools. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1997;21(7):743-50.
- Thornton C, Piacquadio DJ. Promoting Sun Awareness: Evaluation of an Educational Children's Book. Pediatrics 1996;98(1):52-5.
- Vitols P, Oates RK. Teaching children about skin cancer prevention: why wait for adolescence? Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1997;21(6):602-5.
Interventions in Secondary Schools and Colleges
- Bernharndt J. Tailoring Messages and Design in a Web-based Skin cancer prevention intervention. International Electronic Journal of Health Education: 2001;4:290-7.
- Cody R, Lee C. Behaviors, beliefs, and intentions in skin cancer prevention. Journal of Behavioral Medicine 1990;13(4):373-89.
- Jones JL, Leary MR. Effect of appearance-based admonitions against sun exposure on tanning intentions in young adults. Health Psychology 1994;13(1):86-90.
- Katz RC, Jernigan S. Brief report: an empirically derived educational program for detecting and preventing skin cancer. Journal of Behavioral Medicine 1991;14(4):421-8.
- Lowe JB, Balanda KP, Stanton WR, Gillespie AM. Evaluation of a Three -Year School-Based Intervention to Increase Adolescent Sun Protection. Health Education and Behaviour 1999;26(3):396-408.
- Mahler HI, M, Fitzpatrick B, Parker P, Lapin A. The relative effects of a health-based versus an appearance-based intervention designed to increase sunscreen use. - American Journal of Health Promotion 1997;11(6):426-9.
- Mermelstein RJ, Riesenberg LA. Changing knowledge and attitudes about skin cancer risk factors in
adolescents. Health Psychology 1992;11(6):371-6.
- Mickler TJ, Rodrigue JR, Lescano CM. A comparison of three methods of teaching skin self-examinations. - Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 1999;6(3):273-86.
- Prentice-Dunn SJJL&FDL. Persuasive appeals and the reduction of skin cancer risk: The roles of appearance concern, perceived benefits of a tan, and efficacy information. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 1997;27(12):1041-7.
- Rothman AJ, Salovey P, Antone C, Keough K. The influence of message framing on intentions to perform health behaviors. - Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 1993;29(5):408-33.
- Stephenson MT, Witte K. Fear, threat, and perceptions of efficacy from frightening skin cancer messages. Public Health Reviews 1998;26(2):147-74.
- Schofield MJ, Edwards K, Pearce R. Effectiveness of two strategies for dissemination of sun-protection policy in New South Wales primary and secondary schools. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 1997;21(7):743-50.
- Kamin CS, O'Neill PN, Ahearn MJ. Developing and evaluating a cancer prevention teaching module for secondary education: Project SAFETY (Sun Awareness for Educating Today's Youth). Journal of Cancer Education 1993;8(4):313-8.
Interventions in Recreational or Tourism Settings
- Detweiler JB, Bedell BT, Salovey P, Pronin E, Rothman AJ. Message framing and sunscreen use: gain-framed messages motivate beach-goers. Health Psychol 1999;18:189-96.
- Dey P, Collins S, Will S, Woodman CBJ. Randomised controlled trial assessing effectiveness of health education leaflets in reducing incidence of sunburn. BMJ 1995;311:1062-3.
- 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, 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.
- 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 Psychol 2002;In press.
- Keesling B, Friedman HS. Interventions to prevent skin cancer: experimental evaluation of informational and fear appeals. Psychol Health 1995;10(6):477-90.
- Lombard D, Neubauer TE, Canfield D, Winett RA. Behavioral community intervention to reduce the risk of skin cancer. J Appl Behav Anal 1991;24:677-86.
- Mayer JA, Slymen DJ, Eckhardt L et al. Reducing ultraviolet radiation exposure in children. Prev Med 1997;26:516-22.
- Mayer JA, Lewis E.C, Eckhardt L et al. Promoting sun safety among zoo visitors. Prev Med 2001;33:162-9.
- Segan C, Borland R, Hill D. Development and evaluation of a brochure on sun protection and sun exposure for tourists. Health Educ J 1999;58:177-91.
- Weinstock MA, Rossi JS, Redding CA, Maddock JE. Randomized trial of a multi-component stage-matched intervention to increase sun protection in at-risk beach bathers. Prev Med 2002;In press.
Interventions in Occupational Settings
- Azizi E, Flint P, Sadetzki S et al. A graded work site intervention program to improve sun protection and skin cancer awareness in outdoor workers in Israel. Cancer Causes and Control 2000;11:513-21.
- Dobbinson S, Borland R, Anderson M. Sponsorship and sun protection practices in lifesavers. Health Promot Internation 1999;14:167-76.
- Geller AC, Glanz K, Shigaki D, Isnec MR, Sun T, Maddock J. Impact of skin cancer prevention on outdoor acquatics staff: the Pool Cool program in Hawaii and Massachusetts. Prev Med 2001;33:155-61.
- Girgis A, Sanson-Fisher RW, Watson A. A workplace intervention for increasing outdoor workers' use of solar protection. Am J Public Health 1994;84:77-81.
- 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. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1998;38:413-7.
- Glanz K, Maddock JE, Lew RA, Murakami-Akatsuka L. A randomized trial of the Hawaii SunSmart program's impact on outdoor recreation staff. J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:973-8.
- Hanrahan PF. The effect of an educational brochure on knowledge and early detection of melanoma. Aust J Public Health 1995;19:270-4.
- Lombard D, Neubauer TE, Canfield D, Winett RA. Behavioral community intervention to reduce the risk of skin cancer. J Appl Behav Anal 1991;24:677-86.
Interventions in Health Care Systems (Health Care Settings and Health Care Providers
- Dolan, N.,Ng, J., Martin, G., Robinson, J, Rademaker, A. (1997). Effectiveness of a skin cancer control educational intervention for internal medicine housestaff and attending physicians. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 12: 531 - 536.
- Gerbert, B; Wolff, M., Tshcann, J.; McPhee, S.; Caspers, N.; Martin, M.; & Saulovich, (1997). Activating patients to practice skin cancer prevention: Response to mailed materials from physicians versus HMOs. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 13: 214-220.
- Gooderham, M & Guenther, L. (1999). Impact of a sun awareness curriculum on medical students' knowledge, attitudes and behavior. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 3: 182 - 187.
- Harris, J. (2001). Can internet based continuing medical education improve physicians' skin cancer knowledge and skills? Journal of General Internal Medicine. 16: 50 - 56.
- Harris, J.; Salasche, S.; Harris, R. (1999). Using the internet to teach melanoma management guidelines to primary care physicians. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practices. 5: 199 - 211.
- Johnson, E. & Lookingbill, D. (1984). Suncreen use and sun exposure. Archives of Dermatology. 120: 727 - 731.
- Liu, K.; Barankin, B.; Howard, J.; & Guenther, L. (2001). One-year follow-up on the impact of a sun awareness curriculum on medical students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 5: 193 - 200.
- Mayer, J., Slymen, D.; Eckhardt, L.; Rosenberg, C.; Stepanski, B., Creech, L., and Palmer. (1998). Skin cancer prevention counseling by pharmacists: Specific outcomes of an intervention trial. Cancer Detection & Prevention. 22: 367 - 375.
- McCormick, L.; Masse, L.; Cummings, S.;& Burke, C. (1999). Evaluation of a skin cancer prevention module for nurses: Change in knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes. American Journal of Health Promotion. 13: 282 - 289.
- Mikkileni, R.; Weinstock, M.; Goldstein, M.; Dube, C.; & Rossi, J. (2000). Impact of the basic skin cancer triage curriculum on providers skin cancer control practices. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 16: 302- 307.
- Palmer, R.; Mayer, J.; Eckhardt, L.; & Sallis, J. (1998). Promoting sunscreen in a community drugstore. American Journal of Public Health. 88: 681 - 681.
Interventions in Mass Media
- Geller AC, Hufford D, Miller DR, et al. Evaluation of the Ultraviolet Index: media reactions and public response. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1997;37(6):935-41.
- Kiekbusch S, Hannich HJ, Isacsson A, et al. Impact of a cancer education multimedia device on public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors: a controlled intervention study in Southern Sweden. J Cancer Educ 2000;15(4):232-6.
- Theobald T, Marks R, Hill D, Dorevitch A. 'Goodbye Sunshine': effects of a television program about melanoma on beliefs, behavior, and melanoma thickness [see comments]. J Am Acad Dermatol 1991;25(4):717-23.
Interventions for Parents or Caregivers
- 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, 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.
- 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 Psychol 2002;In press.
- Mayer JA, Slymen DJ, Eckhardt L et al. Reducing ultraviolet radiation exposure in children. PREV.MED. 1997;26:516-22.
- Mayer JA, Lewis E.C, Eckhardt L et al. Promoting sun safety among zoo visitors. Prev Med 2001;33:162-9.
- 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.
Interventions in Community-Wide Multicomponent and Comprehensive Community-Wide Settings
- Anti-Cancer Council (2000-2003). SunSmart Campaign Evaluation Studies and Reports. Australia.
- Biger, C., Epstein, L., Hagoel, L., Tamir, A., and Robinson, E. (1994). An evaluation of an education programme, for prevention and early diagnosis of malignancy in Israel. European Journal of Cancer Prevention: 3:305-312.
- Cancer Council (1997-1998). Report on Seymour Snowman Sun Protection Campaign. Australia.
- Carmel, S., Shani, E., and Rosenberg, L. (1994). The role of age and an expanded Health Belief Model in predicting skin cancer protective behavior. Health Education Research: 9(4):433-447.
- Dietrich, A., Olson, A., Sox, C., Tosteson, T., and Grant-Petersson, J. (2000). Persistent increase in children's sun protection in a randomized controlled community trial. Preventive Medicine: 31:1-6.
- Miller, D., Geller, A., Wood, M., Lew, R., and Koh, H. (1999). The Falmouth Safe Skin Project: Evaluation of a community program to promote sun protection in youth. Health Education & Behavior: 26(3):369-384.
- Rassaby, J., Larcombe, I., Hill, D., and Wake, R. Slip Slop Slap: Health education about skin cancer. Cancer Forum: 7:63-69.
- Sanson-Fisher, R. (1994 -1995). Me No Fry Summer Campaign: Evaluation Report. Published by the NSW Department of Health. Australia.
