Journal article
The HealthyTexts study: A randomized controlled trial to improve skin cancer prevention behaviors among young people
Contemporary Clinical Trials, Vol.35(1), pp.159-167
2013
Abstract
Several randomized trials have found behavior change programs delivered via text messaging to be efficacious to improve preventive health behaviors such as physical activity and stopping smoking; however few have assessed its value in skin cancer prevention or early detection. The HealthyTexts study enrolled 678 participants 18-42. years, and assigned them to receive 21 text messages about skin cancer prevention, skin self-examination or physical activity (attention control) over the course of one year. Baseline data have been collected and outcomes will be assessed at three months and twelve months post-intervention. The trial aims to increase the mean overall sun protection habits index score from 2.3 to 2.7 with a standard deviation of 0.5 (effect size of 0.5) and the proportion of people who conduct a whole-body skin self-examination by an absolute 10%. This paper describes the study design and participants' baseline characteristics. In addition, participants' goals for their health, and strategies they apply to achieve those goals are summarized. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
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- Title
- The HealthyTexts study: A randomized controlled trial to improve skin cancer prevention behaviors among young people
- Authors
- M Janda (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyPhilippa H Youl (Author) - Queensland Cancer CouncilA L Marshall (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyH P Soyer (Author) - Princess Alexandra HospitalP Baade (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Contemporary Clinical Trials, Vol.35(1), pp.159-167
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cct.2013.03.009
- ISSN
- 1551-7144
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451205902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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