Randomized controlled trial of a sun protection intervention for children of melanoma survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We studied whether a melanoma survivor-centered intervention was more effective than materials available to the general public in increasing children's sun protection.

Methods

In a randomized controlled trial, melanoma survivors (n = 340) who had a child ≤ 12 years received a targeted sun protection intervention (DVD and booklets) or standard education. Primary outcomes were children's sunburns, children's sun protection, and survivors' psychosocial factors at baseline and postintervention (1 and 4 months).

Results

The intervention increased children's sunscreen reapplication at 1 month (P = 0.002) and use of wide-brimmed hats at 4 months (P = 0.045). There were no effects on other behaviors or sunburns. The intervention improved survivors' hats/clothing se

SUBMITTER: Gritz ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3929920 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature