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 Design and implementation of a health promotion program to prevent the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation at primary school students of rural areas of Greece

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sakoufaki ◽  
Aravella Stergiopoulou ◽  
Alexander Stratigos
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
School Intervention ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Harmful Effects

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer presenting with a dramatic increase in its incidence among Caucasian populations worldwide. Primary prevention in childhood and early detection is important in reducing the risk of skin cancer later in life.</span>The o<span lang="EN-IN">bjectives of the study were to investigate the effect of a focused educational intervention in school children aiming to increase their knowledge about the harmful effects of sun exposure and promote prevention behaviors regarding skin cancer</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The study consisted of a before/after 6-month assessment of a school intervention program applied in two hundred children from four primary Schools (Grades 3-6) at a rural area in Western Greece. The program included the presentation and distribution of educational material (activity guide, manual for pupils, posters). A detailed questionnaire with close-ended questions was distributed before and after the intervention. Both between and in groups analysis was conducted</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Of the participating pupils, 48% were boys, whereas 78.5% reported a fair skin complexion and 79% reported freckles and 1-20 nevi. After the intervention, an increased number of pupils were taught to enjoy sun exposure while avoiding its harmful effects. A significantly greater number of children stated proper use of sunscreen (74% vs. 31%, p=0.001) and sun protection (that avoided going outside especially at the intense hours of daily UV exposure (65% vs. 25.5% prior to the intervention). Melanoma awareness was also significantly raised. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Students’ knowledge about the effects of sun exposure as well as the need for sun protection increased following a targeted and well-designed educational intervention. The development of preventive educational programs on skin cancer for school children is important to increase awareness in this sensitive age group.</span></p>

Teacher Identification of Elementary School Children with Hearing Loss

1978 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard H. Nodar
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Teacher Interviews ◽  
Teacher Screening ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Problems

The teachers of 2231 elementary school children were asked to identify those with known or suspected hearing problems. Following screening, the data were compared. Teachers identified 5% of the children as hearing-impaired, while screening identified only 3%. There was agreement between the two procedures on 1%. Subsequent to the teacher interviews, rescreening and tympanometry were conducted. These procedures indicated that teacher screening and tympanometry were in agreement on 2% of the total sample or 50% of the hearing-loss group. It was concluded that teachers could supplement audiometry, particularly when otoscopy and typanometry are not available.

Use of Revision by Elementary-School Stutterers and Nonstutterers during Oral Reading

1973 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin H. Silverman ◽  
Dean E. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Reading ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Reading Errors

This paper describes a dimension of the stuttering problem of elementary-school children—less frequent revision of reading errors than their nonstuttering peers.

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