Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Impact of Sunscreen Dispensers in Parks Visited by Teenagers

Study Description

Brief Summary: This study will evaluate the use of publicly available free sunscreen dispensers at Maine beaches and Boston parks. Aim 1: Determine the impact of DFS+ (dispensers, flyers, enhanced signage, + a social media component delivered by teen ambassadors) sun protection education on the use of free sunscreen dispensers by adolescents ages 12-18 compared with DFS (dispensers, flyers, standard signage). Aim 2: Outcomes evaluation to assess the effects of the sunscreen dispensers and the sun-safety educational intervention on sun protection knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors within the community. Aim 3: Cost Evaluation and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Detailed Description: The investigators will build on the pioneering work of IMPACT Melanoma which has provided free sunscreen dispensers to a general population. This study will build on IMPACT Melanoma's ability to install, maintain, and now for the first time, target and publicize the use of dispensers for a teen population. The investigators will test scalable methods for improving the use of free sunscreen dispensers by testing DFS interventions compared with the addition of social media led by teen ambassadors. The investigators will evaluate the impact of the intervention in both parks and beaches in Boston, MA and Maine.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: Yes

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