Stay up-to-date with the topics that matter to you!

Sign up to track topics that are specific to your area of focus with “My Feed”. Not ready to sign up? Browse CBSM recommended Articles, Reports, Cases, and Forum posts to get started.

Join for Free

SunSmart: Evaluation of a pilot school-based sun protection intervention in Hispanic early adolescents.

Articles
Miller, K.A., Langholz, B.M., Ly, T., Harris, S.C., Richardson, J.L., Peng, D.H., & Cockburn, M.G. (2015). SunSmart: Evaluation of a pilot school-based sun protection intervention in Hispanic early adolescents. Health Education Research, 30(3), 371-379.
The incidence of melanoma is rising among Hispanic populations in the United States. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a pilot sun safety educational interven…

Suntans and sun protection in Australian teen media: 1999 to 2000.

Articles
McDermott, L.J., Lowe, J.B., Stanton, W.R., & Clavarino, A.M. (2005). Suntans and sun protection in Australian teen media: 1999 to 2000. Health Education & Behavior, 32(4), 504-513.
In this study, the portrayal of tanned skin and sun protection in magazines, television programs, and movies popular with Australian adolescents were analyzed. Images of models in…

Scoreboard advertising at sporting events as a health promotion medium.

Articles
Lynch, B.M. & Dunn, J. (2003). Scoreboard advertising at sporting events as a health promotion medium. Health Education Research, 18(4), 488-492.
This report describes spectator recall of SunSmart skin cancer prevention advertising displayed on the Brisbane Cricket Ground scoreboard at intermittent periods throughout the 19…

A longitudinal study of sun-protective attitudes and behaviors.

Articles
LaBat, K., DeLong, M., & Gahring, S.A. (2005). A longitudinal study of sun-protective attitudes and behaviors. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 33(3), 240-254.
The goal of this research was to determine the long-term viability of a sun health message. A multi-part educational intervention on hazards of sun exposure and methods of protect…

Skin cancer-related prevention and screening behaviours: A review of the literature.

Articles
Kasparian, N.A. & McLoone, J.K. (2009). Skin cancer-related prevention and screening behaviours: A review of the literature. Journal of Behaviour Medicine, 32, 406-428.
Primary prevention and early detection continue to be of paramount importance in addressing the public health threat of skin cancer. The aim of this systematic review was to provi…

Guidelines for the development of social marketing programmes for sun protection among adolescents and young adults.

Articles
Johnson, K.M., Jones, S.C., & Iverson, D. (2009). Guidelines for the development of social marketing programmes for sun protection among adolescents and young adults. Public Health, 123, e6-e10.
Objectives: To formulate ‘best practice’ guidelines for social marketing programmes for adolescents’ and young adults’ sun protection. Study design: A Delphi consensus process. …

Motives and sun-related behaviour.

Articles
Ingledew, D.K., Ferguson, E., & Markland, D. (2010). Motives and sun-related behaviour. Journal of Health Psychology, 15(1), 8-20.
The aim was to clarify how motives influence sun-related behaviour. Participants were 239 adults, mean age 22 years. They completed questionnaire measures of life goals (represent…

Effects of a short messaging service-based skin cancer prevention campaign in adolescents.

Articles
Hingle, M.D., Snyder, A.L., McKenzie, N.E., Thomson, C.A., Logan, R.A., Ellison, E.A., Koch, S.M., & Harris, R.B. (2014). Effects of a short messaging service-based skin cancer prevention campaign in adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 47(5), 617-623.
Background: Skin cancer prevention emphasizes early adoption and practice of sun protection behaviors. Adolescence represents a high-risk period for ultraviolet radiation exposure…

Effects of a preschool staff intervention on children’s sun protection: Outcome of Sun Protection is Fun!

Articles
Gritz, E.R., Tripp, M.K., James, A.S., Harrist, R.B., Mueller, N.H., Chamberlain, R.M., & Parcel, G.S. (2007). Effects of a preschool staff intervention on children’s sun protection: Outcome of Sun Protection is Fun! Health Education & Behaviour, 34(4), 562-577.
The preschool is an important yet understudied setting for sun-protection interventions. This study evaluates the effects of Sun Protection is Fun! (SPF) on preschool staff behavi…

Willingness for Continued Social Commitment: A New Concept in Environmental Research

Articles
Montada, L., Kals, E., & Becker, R. (2007). Willingness for continued social commitment: A new concept in environmental research. Environment and Behavior, 39, 287-316.
This article validates that the willingness for continued commitment (WCC) is a predictor for manifest action, situated within the theory of continued social commitment and based …

Virtual Oceania

Introductory Workshop

May 29th - 31st, 2024

Registration Ending Soon!
Learn More

Virtual North America

Introductory Workshop

Jun 3rd - 5th, 2024

Registration Ending Soon!
Learn More
Site Courtesy of
McKenzie-Mohr & Associates

Expertise in Community-Based Social Marketing