Characteristics of swimming pools with high rates of objectively measured sunscreen use - 08/08/11
, Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH ⁎ , Eric J. Nehl, MS
Correspondence to: Tom Elliott, MPH, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Room 524, Atlanta, GA 30322.Reprint requests: Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Room 530, Atlanta, GA 30322.Abstract |
Background |
A combination of verbal reports, observations, and physical assessments can improve understanding of prevention programs.
Objective |
Skin swabbing techniques were used to detect the presence of sunscreen as part of a sun protection measurement study at 16 swimming pools. Three pools demonstrated much higher sunscreen use (>95%) than the others (47.1%). This paper compares these three pools to the other 13 to examine whether they have common features and if different sources of data can help interpret the findings.
Methods |
Data were collected from skin swabs detecting the presence of sunscreen; observations of participants; observations of pool environments; and surveys.
Results |
Pool observations showed a higher use of shade structures, sun safety signs, and other supporting items at the three high–sunscreen use pools. These three pools had significantly more year-round and long-term employees than did the other 13 pools.
Limitations |
Sunscreen characteristics could not be determined using the swabbing technique. Publicity about the study, or the weather, may have influenced behaviors at the pools.
Conclusions |
Supportive environments were associated with consistent high levels of sunscreen use. This study also confirms the importance of using multiple data sources to interpret findings.
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| Supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute (CA92505-S1). Partial support for Dr Glanz’s effort was provided through a Distinguished Scholar Award by the Georgia Cancer Coalition. |
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| Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 60 - N° 4
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