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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

BMC Cancer · 2012 · Vol. 12(1) · pp. 1–1

Anna L. Hawkes✉(Cancer Council Queensland)Kyra Hamilton(Queensland University of Technology)Katherine M. White(Queensland University of Technology)Ross McD. Young(Queensland University of Technology)

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Abstract

The study will provide valuable information about the effectiveness of the intervention in improving the sun protective behaviour of adolescents.

Skin Protection and Aging Urban Green Space and Health Behavioral Health and InterventionsTheory of planned behaviorPsychological interventionIntervention (counseling)NormativeMedicineRandomized controlled trialFacilitatorSkin cancerSunburnSun protection

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AdolescentAnalysis of VarianceChildFemaleHealth EducationHumansHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMaleProspective StudiesProtective ClothingQueenslandSchool Health ServicesSkin NeoplasmsSunburnSunscreening Agents