Reducing Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in Children

摘要: Abstract Background. Project SUNWISE evaluated the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention in reducing children's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. Methods. Across four YMCAs, 48 aquatics classes ( N = 169 children, mean age 7) were randomly assigned to either or control condition. The 6-week included UVR reduction curriculum presented at poolside by instructors and home-based activities for children their parents. Outcome measures (a) tanness-associated skin color dimensions assessed with colorimeter, (b) specific daily solar protection behaviors as reported parents, (c) general behaviors. Results. Controlling intraclass clustering all analyses, posttest, no statistically significant between-group differences found tanness, scores, sunscreen use. group showed significantly greater hat use relative controls. Conclusions. failed impact most outcome measures. Supplementing behavior-focused package environmental supports may be warranted.