Multiple levels of influence in the adoption of sun protection policies in elementary schools in Massachusetts

Archives of Dermatology
Alan C GellerKaren M Emmons

Abstract

To understand the factors that may influence sun protection policy development if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines are to be realized. Qualitative research methodology incorporating a socioecological framework using individual or small-group interviews, surveys, and environmental assessments with school superintendents, elementary school principals, elementary school nurses, and parent-teacher organization presidents and co-chairs as well as coding of school documents. Elementary schools in Massachusetts. Nine school superintendents, 18 elementary school principals, 18 elementary school nurses, and 16 parent-teacher organization presidents or co-chairs. Presence of school sun protection policies, sun protection curriculum, and communication portals for sun protection information to parents. None of the schools in the 9 districts had a sun protection policy, and only 1 had any type of sun protection curriculum. However, nearly all principals were receptive to developing sun protection policies and to making structural changes to increase the amount of accessible shade if funding were available. The schools' communication infrastructure could provide a key portal for disseminating sun protection informati...Continue Reading

Citations

Oct 16, 2012·The Journal of School Health·Kim D ReynoldsJeff L Ashley
Nov 11, 2011·The Journal of Investigative Dermatology·Mary-Margaret Chren
Sep 2, 2008·The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses·Karen M EmmonsElaine Puleo
Oct 26, 2018·American Journal of Public Health·Dawn M HolmanMeg Watson

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and asthma are inflammatory disorders that are triggered by the activation of an allergen-specific regulatory t cell. These t cells become activated when allergens are recognized by allergen-presenting cells. Here is the latest research on allergy and asthma.

Related Papers

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Alan C Geller, Allan C Halpern
Journal of Health Psychology
Richard A YoungJean A Shoveller
New Solutions : a Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy : NS
J N Ellenberger
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved