Sun Protection and Tanning Awareness in Rural Schools
- Conditions
- Registration Number
- NCT06694571
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Utah
- Brief Summary
Drawing from prior school-based skin cancer prevention programs, we have adapted intervention materials to target rural high schoolers. Program components (including in-class education) will be co-implemented by the research team and participating school staff, with a focus on sustainability beyond the immediate study period. Interviews and surveys following...
- Detailed Description
The STARS study pilot tests a skin cancer prevention intervention adapted for use in rural schools. Participants will be recruited from approximately 14 districts in Utah. We have established collaborations with schools, districts, and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and they are committed to partnering with us on this project.
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Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
- Students are eligible if they are enrolled in a Utah high school (e.g. grades 9-12).
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sun protection index scores Baseline, One month Surveys (a baseline and a 1 month follow-up) will be distributed to students to assess changes in sun protection and tanning behaviors as well as knowledge and attitudes about skin cancer prevention. The outcome variable is the students' responses on these surveys and how their responses change over time.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Huntsman Cancer Institute
🇺🇸Salt Lake City, Utah, United States