Development of a skin education program for secondary schools

• Autor: A Plunkett ; R Marks ; L Konjarski ; J Campbell ; K Merlin
• Assuntos: Diseases ; Health education ; Skin
• É parte de: Health promotion journal of Australia, 2003-04, Vol.14 (1), p.37-41
• Notas: Health Promotion Journal of Australia: Official Journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2003 Apr: 37-41
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• Descrição: Issue addressed: The skin education program was developed to improve the outlook for secondary school students who are affected by common skin conditions. Methods: Prior to development of pilot resources, a skin health questionnaire was distributed to a sample of Victorian secondary schools and focus groups were conducted with a sample of teachers, parents and students. Following a trial period in a group of schools, teacher interviews, student focus groups, teacher questionnaires and student questionnaires were conducted. Subsequently, the resource material was refined and distributed to all secondary schools in Victoria. Results: The skin health questionnaire found that schools considered teaching students about common skin conditions was important and there was a need for education material. In the initial focus groups, parents, teachers and students expressed a need for accurate information about skin conditions and made suggestions regarding the format for resources. Pilot resources comprised a teacher resource folder and student booklets. After piloting of the material, teachers and students suggested a number of changes. Conclusion: Consultation with the target group enabled appropriate educational material for all Victorian secondary schools to be produced. (author abstract)