Understanding the impact of community-based sun safety interventions on a college campus in Texas

• Published in: Journal of American college health pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Love, Brad, Ghosh, Charulata, Oestman, Katherine, Aquino, Mayra, Coffman, Rosemary, Shah, Mansi, Dermid, Gerold, Rechis, Ruth
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 12-07-2024
• Subjects: community based intervention; skin cancer; college campus; Sun safety
• ISSN: 0744-8481; 1940-3208; 1940-3208
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2367989

: Examine the impact of a community-based, multi-component sun intervention on the campus of Lee College in Baytown, Texas.
: 735 respondents completed the survey as part of a range of campus topics.
: Survey data on the program were gathered through an emailed campus-wide survey to better understand the community's perceptions and awareness as well as campaign effectiveness over time.
: Sun safety self-efficacy and awareness of the importance of sun safety behaviors were high in the community. Students reported a lower level of sun safety self-efficacy than employees. Open-ended responses also offered insight into complex views some community members hold about sun-safety behavior, raising questions about the effectiveness of sunscreen and the need for vitamin D.
: The paper found high awareness of sun-safe behaviors, high self-efficacy in taking personal action, and appreciation for the institutional effort to care for the community.