Children, parents and teachers have been surveyed for this very comp rehensive study and the results are found in the Key Study Findings which follows. In this study, some students received the regular Sun and the Skin program, while others received an enhanced version which included free sunscreen. Children, parents and teachers have been surveyed for this very comprehensive study and the results are found in Key Study Findings which follows. This study will be presented at a medical conference later in the year and will be published as well. As well, they noted that some medical students reported unhealthy behaviours prior to the curriculum, but demonstrated an intent to adopt more healthy behaviours after the curriculum.
Physicians are important role models and disseminators of medical and health information.
Thus, it is imperative that they have the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours that equate to the message that they are delivering. 23 classes in 16 schools throughout London were researched, with many more receiving the actual Sun and the Skin program. Most children were not interested in sun tanning. This program greatly reduced the opinion that suntan makes you look healthy. Parents were asked for the best way to improve the sun awareness message.