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Table 1 The details of the training sessions

From: Application of protection motivation theory (PMT) on skin cancer preventive behaviors amongst primary school students in rural areas of Fasa city-Iran

Sessions

Details

Learning goals

Presentation

Presenter

First Session

Skin cancer, symptoms, complications, and diagnosis were introduced

Increase awareness and knowledge

lecture, group discussion, cartoon films

Dermatologist

Second Session

The prevalence of skin cancer and risk factors and being in exposure of sunlight was explained

Increase knowledge, create sensitivity and severity in students about skin cancer

video clips and PowerPoint presentations

Dermatologist and PhD in health education and promotion

Third Session

changes in everyday behaviors such as the avoidance of intense sunburn (10 am to 4 pm), wearing thick clothing when exposed to sunlight, using sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher

Motivate students to protect their skin

question and answer

PhD in health education and promotion

Forth session

the avoidance of artificial sources of ultraviolet light, using ultraviolet protected glasses. use of skin cancer preventive tools, and personal protective equipment.

students learn ways to protect their skin and motivate them to apply strategies

group discussion, cartoon films

PhD in health education and promotion

Fifth session

The benefits of prevention behaviors from skin cancer were emphasized and demanded information and facilities were provided for subjects. This session was held with the presence of teachers, school officials, a family member, and staff of health care canters and their role in prevention of skin cancer.

The rewards of protective behaviors were expressed to students to increase their motivation to engage in protective behaviors

group discussion, video clips and PowerPoint presentations

Dermatologist, health center officials and a family member

Sixth session

Skin cancer and its risk factors, symptoms, and complications.

Barriers and costs can reduce the choice of skin preventive behaviors

Assess students’ perceived sensitivity and severity to skin cancer in group discussions and find solutions to barriers and costs of choosing protective behaviors

group discussion, using posters and educational pamphlets

A person suffering from skin cancer

Seventh session

Ways of increasing self-efficacy in subjects for protection of sun, using sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher, the avoidance of artificial sources of ultraviolet light, using ultraviolet protected glasses and personal protective equipment

Increasing students ‘self-efficacy in performing skin protection behaviors, increasing students’ awareness of the effectiveness of protective behaviors

group discussion, video clips and PowerPoint presentations

PhD in health education and promotion

Eighth sessions

Previous sessions were reviewed and educational booklets were given to subjects

Ensure the impact of educational intervention using group discussion and question and answer from research participants

group discussion, question and answer

PhD in health education and promotion