scholarly journals College Students’ Perceptions of Worry and Parent Beliefs: Associations with Behaviors to Prevent Sun Exposure

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Yockey ◽  
Laura A. Nabors ◽  
Oladunni Oluwoye ◽  
Kristen Welker ◽  
Angelica M. Hardee
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Protective Clothing ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Parental Beliefs ◽  
Parent Beliefs ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

More research is needed to understand how attitudes impact behaviors that afford sun protection. The current study examined the impact of students’ perceptions of parental beliefs about sun exposure and its influence on their practiced sun protection behaviors and worry about sun exposure. Participants were college students (N=462) at a large Midwestern university. They completed a survey to examine their perceptions of risks and messages about sun exposure and sun exposure behaviors. Results indicated that gender and students’ perceptions of parental beliefs about sun exposure were related to sun protection behaviors and their own worry over sun exposure. Specifically, males showed lower levels of sun protection behaviors, with the exception of wearing a hat with a brim, and lower levels of worry about sun exposure compared to females. Roughly a third of our sample had a family history of skin cancer, and this variable was related to worry about sun exposure and parental beliefs. Prevention messages and interventions to reduce sun risk for college students should address risks of sun exposure as well as educating young adults about the importance of wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and hats to improve sun protection.

scholarly journals An Experimental Investigation of Human Presence and Mobile Technologies on College Students’ Sun Protection Intentions: Between-Subjects Study

10.2196/13720 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e13720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaomeng Niu ◽  
David C Jeong ◽  
Elliot J Coups ◽  
Jerod L Stapleton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Screen Size ◽  
Human Presence ◽  
Large Screen ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
The Impact

Background Health promotion and education programs are increasingly being adapted and developed for delivery through digital technologies. With this shift toward digital health approaches, it is important to identify design strategies in health education and promotion programs that enhance participant engagement and promote behavior change. Objective This study aimed to examine the impact of an experiment testing various mobile health (mHealth) skin cancer prevention messages on sun protection intentions and message perceptions among American college students. Methods A sample of 134 college students aged 18 years or older participated in a 2×2×2 between-subjects experimental study, designed to examine the individual and combinatory effects of multiple dimensions (human presence, screen size, and interactivity) of digital technologies. The primary study outcome was intention to use sun protection; secondary outcomes included attitudes toward the information, two dimensions of trust, and information processing. Results Generally, intention to use sun protection was positively associated with the presence of human characters in the health educational messages (P<.001), delivering educational health messages on a large screen (ie, iPad; P<.001), and higher interactivity (P<.001). Only human presence produced more favorable attitudes (P=.02). Affective trust was positively associated with human presence (P=.006) and large screen size (P<.001), whereas cognitive trust was positively associated with human presence (P<.001) and small screen size (P=.007). Moreover, large screen size led to more heuristic processing (P=.03), whereas small screen size led to more systematic processing (P=.04). Conclusions This experimental study demonstrates that the impact of mHealth skin cancer prevention messages differs based on platform and delivery design features. Effects on behavioral intentions, attitudes, and trust were found for conditions with human presence, highlighting the importance of including this feature in mHealth programs. Results from this experimental study can be used to optimize the design of mHealth educational interventions that promote sun protection.

scholarly journals An Experimental Investigation of Human Presence and Mobile Technologies on College Students’ Sun Protection Intentions: Between-Subjects Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaomeng Niu ◽  
David C Jeong ◽  
Elliot J Coups ◽  
Jerod L Stapleton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Screen Size ◽  
Human Presence ◽  
Large Screen ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Health promotion and education programs are increasingly being adapted and developed for delivery through digital technologies. With this shift toward digital health approaches, it is important to identify design strategies in health education and promotion programs that enhance participant engagement and promote behavior change. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the impact of an experiment testing various mobile health (mHealth) skin cancer prevention messages on sun protection intentions and message perceptions among American college students. METHODS A sample of 134 college students aged 18 years or older participated in a 2×2×2 between-subjects experimental study, designed to examine the individual and combinatory effects of multiple dimensions (human presence, screen size, and interactivity) of digital technologies. The primary study outcome was intention to use sun protection; secondary outcomes included attitudes toward the information, two dimensions of trust, and information processing. RESULTS Generally, intention to use sun protection was positively associated with the presence of human characters in the health educational messages (P<.001), delivering educational health messages on a large screen (ie, iPad; P<.001), and higher interactivity (P<.001). Only human presence produced more favorable attitudes (P=.02). Affective trust was positively associated with human presence (P=.006) and large screen size (P<.001), whereas cognitive trust was positively associated with human presence (P<.001) and small screen size (P=.007). Moreover, large screen size led to more heuristic processing (P=.03), whereas small screen size led to more systematic processing (P=.04). CONCLUSIONS This experimental study demonstrates that the impact of mHealth skin cancer prevention messages differs based on platform and delivery design features. Effects on behavioral intentions, attitudes, and trust were found for conditions with human presence, highlighting the importance of including this feature in mHealth programs. Results from this experimental study can be used to optimize the design of mHealth educational interventions that promote sun protection.

scholarly journals PERGERAKAN PELAJAR MINANGKABAU

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-206
Author(s):  
Erman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Movements ◽  
Political Movement ◽  
National Movement ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

The research aimed to reveal the history of the Raya Magazine and writing on political movements promoted by Islamic College students in Minangkabau. The research findings succeeded in revealing that Raya Magazine was present in the midst of strengthening colonial political pressure and the weakening of the national movement in the 1930s. The political movement was one of the themes of the national movement which was of special note and attention to the Islamic College Students Association. This theme was encountered in several articles during publication, mainly related to the weakening of non-cooperative parties in carrying out movements. The social situation that helped shape the theme of the political movement was the impact caused by the application of vergaderverbood in 1933 and arrested a number of non-cooperative parties leaders, especially Partindo, PNI Baru, and Permi.

Effects of a Preschool Staff Intervention on Children's Sun Protection: Outcomes of Sun Protection Is Fun!

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen R. Gritz ◽  
Mary K. Tripp ◽  
Aimee S. James ◽  
Ronald B. Harrist ◽  
Nancy H. Mueller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Clothing ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Behavioral Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group Randomized Trial ◽  
Staff Intervention ◽  
Preschool Staff

The preschool is an important yet understudied setting for sun-protection interventions. This study evaluates the effects of Sun Protection is Fun! (SPF) on preschool staff behavioral and psychosocial outcomes related to protecting children from sun exposure. Twenty preschools participated in a 2-year, group-randomized trial to evaluate SPF, a behavioral intervention grounded in social cognitive theory and designed to be more extensive than previous preschool sun-protection interventions. The staff intervention included training, a video, newsletters, a curriculum, and sunscreen. Cross-sectional samples of staff completed surveys at baseline ( N= 245), a 12month intervention assessment ( N = 192), and a 24-month intervention assessment ( N = 225). At the 12-month and 24-month assessments, significant behavioral effects were seen for use of sunscreen, protective clothing, and shade. Knowledge, self-efficacy, and norms were among the psychosocial variables most affected by the intervention. This study demonstrates that the SPF intervention is effective in improving staff outcomes related to children's sun protection.

scholarly journals Sun Protection Practices and Sun Exposure among Children with a Parental History of Melanoma

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth A. Glenn ◽  
Tiffany Lin ◽  
L. Cindy Chang ◽  
Ashley Okada ◽  
Weng Kee Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Parental History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

scholarly journals The Changes In Calendars In The Ancient World As A Tool To Teach The Development Of Astronomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84
Author(s):  
Ariel Cohen
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Ancient World ◽  
History Of Astronomy ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Hebrew University ◽  
History Of ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
Improved Accuracy ◽  
The Impact

When teaching an introductory science survey course to college students learning astronomy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, we have devoted four hours to teaching the history of astronomy as a fruitful strategy to introduce important concepts surrounding the development of general scientific knowledge throughout history. In order to illustrate the impact of improved accuracy of astronomical measurements, we propose using the example the development of the calendars and, in particular, the widespread Hebrew calendars used throughout the adjacent Millennia of B.C. and A.C. The changes in the several determinations of the Hebrew calendar are demonstrated based on Babylonian and Jewish documents as well as works by al-Khwarizmi from the 9th century AD, found in the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library, in Patna India.  Our experience suggests that the teaching of calendar development and evolutions demonstrates the interconnectedness between scientific endeavors and social-religious traditions.

Assessing the Impact of Gain and Loss Messages on Drunkorexia

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tavis Glassman ◽  
Monita Karmakar ◽  
Tom Castor ◽  
Alexis Blavos ◽  
Jessica Kruger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Caloric Restriction ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Maladaptive Behavior ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

The term drunkorexia refers to a maladaptive behavior characterized by caloric restriction and/or increased exercise to compensate for calories consumed from alcohol. The objective of this study was to compare loss and gain-framed prevention messages focusing on dietary issues and alcohol. Researchers employed a quasi-experimental design using repeated-measures. Participants (n = 211) received messages in person, via email, and via text message. Individuals exposed to gain-framed messages decreased alcohol consumption and reported a reduction in maladaptive exercise. None of the messages elicited increased drunkorexic behavior, indicating that educating college students about the calories associated with alcohol does not result in deleterious outcomes.

Effects of a Sun Protection Program Targeting Elementary School Children and Their Parents

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Barankin ◽  
Kimberly Liu ◽  
John Howard ◽  
Lyn Guenther
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Protective Clothing ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Awareness Curriculum

Background: Excessive sun exposure in childhood is considered a risk factor for later development of skin cancer, so sun awareness programs targeting children have been developed. Objective: To assess the benefits of involving parents at home in the sun protection program received by their children at school. Method: The existing “Sun and the Skin” program was enhanced in two ways. Parents were educated both about their child's program and with supplemental information. Also, sunscreen was distributed to each child. Results: Certain methods of sun protection, particularly the use of sunscreen, are being practiced by the majority of children, while others, such as protective clothing, have not been readily adopted. The enhanced group of students showed improvement over control and standard groups in their attitude toward tanning. There is a need for teachers to remind their students to practice protective measures. Conclusions: While a sun-awareness curriculum has been shown to be beneficial for elementary school children, the adjunct of parental and school involvement in this process can improve the results and ultimately decrease the risk of skin cancer in the children.

scholarly journals Exploring Knowledge and Self-Care Practice Toward Skin Aging and Sun Protection among College Students in Sulaimani City-Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hezha O. Rsaul ◽  
Diary I. Tofiq ◽  
Mohammad Y. Saeed ◽  
Rebaz F. Hamarawf
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Protection Method

Several studies have been performed internationally to assess the understanding and self-care exercise of people in the direction of sun exposure and sun protection measures, as self-care is an essential pillar of public health. Nevertheless, limited data on these factors are available from the Middle East. The aim of this study was to investigate the students’ awareness of skin aging and sun-protection measures among college students. For this purpose, a cross-sectional questionnaire was specially designed; a random sample of the students in the different college of the University of Sulaimani was selected. Data were collected between January and May 2017. The relationship between the skin cancer awareness and different sociodemographic characteristics was produced by applying multiple logistic regressions. The questionnaires were distributed to 450 college students. A total of 413 questionnaires had been completely responded and covered within the data analysis, with a response rate of 91.7%. 41% of the respondents were females and 61.0% of the participants were aged between 18 and 21 years old. 47% have been privy to the association between sun exposure and skin aging. The respondents had been more likely to be aware of the connection between sun exposure and skin cancer (P < 0.03). The respondents from the third class of undergraduates were more likely to be familiar (P < 0.04). Staying under the shade during the outdoor activity was reported by more than 90% of our participants and is positioned as the most frequently used sun protection method.

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