Grant Details
Grant Number: |
1R43CA074657-01A1 Interpret this number |
Primary Investigator: |
Allen, Roberta |
Organization: |
Im Systems |
Project Title: |
Skin Cancer and Youth-an Undeclared Epidemic |
Fiscal Year: |
1998 |
Abstract
The American Academy of Dermatology recently proclaimed Skin Cancer an
undeclared epidemic . It is the most prevalent form of cancer and the
one increasing most rapidly in morbidity and incidence. The Academy
states that 80 percent of the cumulative damage to skin from solar
radiation takes place by age 18. Despite this alarming situation young
people in America, believing that a deep dark tan is healthy, sexy and
cool are not covering up or coming in from the sun. This project plans
to produce and test trigger videos for grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12. The
applicant organization has successfully produced high interest, high
impact videos based on scientific concepts of health behavior change in
school age children. In Phase 1, the videos for grades 5-8 will be
produced and tested for pre/post increases in knowledge, self-efficacy,
and risk reduction behavioral intention. Phase 2 will add longitudinal
assessment of actual behavior change after the summer (and sun) break.
Innovations include: producing non-printed theory driven educational
materials which focus on a serious preventable cancer and creating
relevant testing instruments incorporating the National Health Education
Standards for age-appropriate goal.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
AIMS MEDIA, INC. in Chatsworth, CA, one of the nation s largest
marketers and distributors of video educational and training programs,
including 100,000,000 dollars worth of productions and 6,000 titles,
will use their world-wide systems in schools, public libraries,
hospitals, health departments, businesses and other government agencies
to ensure a wide distribution of
Publications
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