title: Youth cancer education through a combined American Cancer Society-Boy Scouts of America pilot program.
abstract: A pilot cancer education program for Boy Scouts in grades six through nine was developed. Motivation to complete requirements was provided by awarding a "Cancer Awareness Patch." Content of the program included health issues related to smoking and tobacco use, diet, and sun exposure, plus education about the practice of testicular self-examination, and sunscreen usage. Retention of factual material was good up to 18 months post-program. Participants developed positive attitudes toward lifestyle development and volunteerism. The program is recommended for supplementation of school health promotion curricula.
authors.affiliation: American Cancer Society, Northwest Los Angeles County Unit, Pasadena.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Presant
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Presant
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mack
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Atterbury
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schroeder
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000570:American Cancer Society; D002140:California; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014481:United States