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Assessing The Impact Of The Sunwise Program On Youth Sun Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors In Clark County, Nevada, Sabina Malik
Assessing The Impact Of The Sunwise Program On Youth Sun Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors In Clark County, Nevada, Sabina Malik
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Introduction: Skin Cancer rates in Nevada continue to increase and remain above the
national average. One important method to combat rising rates is education related to the
prevention of sunburns, the main risk factor for developing skin cancer. This study aimed
to assess the impact of the SunWise Program, a sun safety education program developed
by the Environmental Protection Agency, to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and
change behaviors of participants based on constructs of the Health Belief Model.
Methods: Participants included youth from ages 7-18 years old who attended 6 Boys and
Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Boys and Girls …