Effectiveness of a Targeted, Peer-Driven Skin Cancer Prevention Program for Lifeguards
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Effectiveness of a Targeted, Peer-Driven Skin Cancer Prevention Program for Lifeguards
Lifeguards working at outdoor pools typically receive high amounts of sun exposure, increasing their risk for developing skin cancer. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a targeted, peer-driven intervention for skin cancer prevention among lifeguards. Nine pools received the targeted intervention, Pool Cool Plus, and five received the standard Pool Cool prevention program. Lifeguards comp...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1932-9253
DOI: 10.25035/ijare.02.04.03