Testing a belief-based intervention encouraging sun-safety among adolescents in a high risk area

White, Katherine M.; Hyde, Melissa K.; O’Connor, Erin L.; Naumann, Lisa; Hawkes, Anna L.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.07.003

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“…The means for the multiple sources of norms were lower, suggesting an opportunity for change. Sun safety norms, however, may be more ingrained and resistant to change within adults given that they are often based on rigid perceptions with norms potentially more malleable prior to adulthood, such as among adolescents (see, for example, White et al, 2010).…”

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A randomised controlled trial of an online theory-based intervention to improve adult Australians' sun-protective behaviours

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Starfelt

Hawkes

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A randomised controlled trial of an online theory-based intervention to improve adult Australians' sun-protective behaviours

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“…Ajzen (2002) recommends focusing intervention strategies according to the strength of the underlying beliefs revealed in formative research. In a recent study of adolescents' sun-safety behaviours, the intervention condition reported stronger beliefs and intentions, and more sun-safe behaviours post-intervention, than did the control group (White, Hyde, O'Connor, Naumann, & Hawkes, 2010). Similarly, experimental research has also found support for belief-based interventions in a range of behaviours, with a 28% change in intention, and a subsequent 26% change in behaviour (Webb & Sheeran, 2006).…”

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Investigating key beliefs guiding mothers' dietary decisions for their 2–3 year old

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Hamilton

2015

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Currently, there is no research in Australia that systematically investigates the underlying beliefs for mothers' decisions regarding their young child's nutritional needs based on current guidelines. We aimed to determine, using a Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) belief-based approach, key beliefs that guide mothers' decisions with regards to: (a) providing their child with a wide range of foods from the five food groups ('healthy eating'); and (b) limiting their child's intake of 'discretionary choices' (e.g. lollies). Mothers (N = 197, M age = 34.39, SD = 5.65) completed a main questionnaire either online or on hard copy (paper-based), with a 1-week phone follow-up of the target behaviours (N = 161). Correlations and multiple regression analyses were conducted, and a number of key behavioural, normative, and control beliefs emerged for both healthy eating and discretionary choice behaviours. For healthy eating, mothers identified behavioural beliefs 'improving my child's health' and 'resistance from my child'; normative beliefs 'other family members' and 'spouse/partner'; and control beliefs 'child's food preferences'. For discretionary choices, behavioural beliefs 'maintain consistent energy levels in my child' for intentions, and 'give my child their required nutritional intake'; normative beliefs 'spouse/partner', 'healthcare professionals' and 'friends'; and control beliefs 'child's food preferences' were identified. These findings can inform the development of future intervention programmes aimed at modifying mothers' child feeding practices to encourage healthy eating and limit discretionary choice intake and, ultimately, increase the life expectancy of the current generation of children.

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“…The authors completed a pilot study [28] targeting the sun protection intentions and behaviours of young Queensland secondary school students (n = 80; 14.53 ± 0.69 years). Approximately half of the participants (n = 34) were exposed to the intervention with the other set of participants (n = 46) comprising a wait-list control group.…”

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A randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve sun protective behaviour in adolescents ('you can still be HOT in the shade'): study protocol

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BackgroundMost skin cancers are preventable by encouraging consistent use of sun protective behaviour. In Australia, adolescents have high levels of knowledge and awareness of the risks of skin cancer but exhibit significantly lower sun protection behaviours than adults. There is limited research aimed at understanding why people do or do not engage in sun protective behaviour, and an associated absence of theory-based interventions to improve sun safe behaviour. This paper presents the study protocol for a school-based intervention which aims to improve the sun safe behaviour of adolescents.Methods/designApproximately 400 adolescents (aged 12-17 years) will be recruited through Queensland, Australia public and private schools and randomized to the intervention (n = 200) or 'wait-list' control group (n = 200). The intervention focuses on encouraging supportive sun protective attitudes and beliefs, fostering perceptions of normative support for sun protection behaviour, and increasing perceptions of control/self-efficacy over using sun protection. It will be delivered during three × one hour sessions over a three week period from a trained facilitator during class time. Data will be collected one week pre-intervention (Time 1), and at one week (Time 2) and four weeks (Time 3) post-intervention. Primary outcomes are intentions to sun protect and sun protection behaviour. Secondary outcomes include attitudes toward performing sun protective behaviours (i.e., attitudes), perceptions of normative support to sun protect (i.e., subjective norms, group norms, and image norms), and perceived control over performing sun protective behaviours (i.e., perceived behavioural control).DiscussionThe study will provide valuable information about the effectiveness of the intervention in improving the sun protective behaviour of adolescents.

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Testing a belief-based intervention encouraging sun-safety among adolescents in a high risk area

Abstract: Strengthening beliefs about the approval of others and motivators for sun protection may encourage sun-safe cognitions and actions among adolescents.

Cited by 29 publications

References 8 publications

A randomised controlled trial of an online theory-based intervention to improve adult Australians' sun-protective behaviours

A randomised controlled trial of an online theory-based intervention to improve adult Australians' sun-protective behaviours

Investigating key beliefs guiding mothers' dietary decisions for their 2–3 year old

A randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve sun protective behaviour in adolescents ('you can still be HOT in the shade'): study protocol

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