Abstract
Background. Interactive multimedia programs derived from the Sunny Days, Healthy Ways (SDHW) sun safety curriculum were evaluated with children aged 5–13. Methods. A randomized pretest to posttest 3-group study was conducted with 871 students in 12 primary schools in the western United States comparing computer programs alone, teacher-led presentation, or both combined. Results. Computer programs with teacher-led presentation improved knowledge over either treatment individually (P = .001). The combination improved self-reported sun protection in lower but not higher grades over teacher-led presentation (P = .005). Conclusions. Computer-based sun safety instruction used with teacher instruction in primary schools may improve sun safety, especially with younger children. J Cancer Educ . 2008; 23:74–79.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This publication was made possible by Grant Number R44CA76755 from the National Cancer Institute. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the National Cancer Institute.