Explains the risks of tanning beds in the teen population.

1. By:
Heather Gaudard
&
Ryan Pienta
Salon
Tanning Exposure

2. Relevance:
Tanning Salon Exposure May Cause
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Skin Cancer
Eye Illnesses- Cataracts and
Blindness
Burns and Allergic Reactions
Loss of Elasticity (Skin)
Death

3. Demographics
TEENS AND ADOLESCENTS
Social
Determinants/Risk
Factors
Uneducated
Winter Blues-Depression
Pressures of High School (Fitting
in)
Accessibility
Race-Specifically Caucasian
Population

4. Cultural
Descriptors:
● Recreational Activities
(sports)
● Geographical Location
● Support systems
● Adolescents

5. Environmental Risk
Factors
• Availability of tanning salons
•Winter Climate
•Dreary Weather

6. Literature Reviews
987adolescents were surveys and 34% of them had previously used
a tanning salon (Beasley & Kittel, 1997, p. 372).
Only 50% of these users said they had been warned about
tanning risks (Beasley & Kittel, 1997, p. 372).
Those who frequent the tanning salon usually expose themselves
3-5 times a week for 20 minutes each time (Beasley & Kittel,
1997, p. 374).
People felt that tanning uplifted their spirits and was also done for
special occasions (Beasley & Kittel, 1997, p. 376).
People had felt more physically attractive from tanning and
noticed a reduction in stress and tension (Beasley & Kittel, 1997,
p. 379).

7. On an average there are 41 tanning salons in
each US city, which outnumbers the amount of
McDonalds and Starbucks (Balk, Fisher &
Geller, 2013, p. 773).
2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey statistics:
9-12 (15.6% of students had used indoor tanning
salons more than one time within the last 12
months) (Balk, Fisher & Geller, 2013, p. 773).
Age 17 had a 35% rate of indoor tanning. This is
double the rate of children ages 14-15 (7%-
15%). Female, white students were more likely
to use tanning salons. (Balk, Fisher & Geller,
2013, p. 773).
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is
classified as the second most common cancer
for women in their 20s (Balk, Fisher & Geller,
2013, p. 773).

8. Skin cancer will occur in 1 in 5
Americans. A sunburn during childhood
can double the risk of getting skin cancer
later in life (Bratsis, 2013, p. 76).
According to the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) most
students do not use sunscreen and 16%
of high school kids use indoor tanning
booths (Bratsis, 2013, p. 76).
A common misconception is that having a
base tan protects the skin from sun
exposure. 52% of people believed this
(Bratsis, 2013, p. 76).
A tan is a sign of damage to the skin
(Bratsis, 2013, p. 76).

9. Objectives● Obj. A. - Reduce
the amount of
teens and
adolescents that
report using
tanning salons
● Obj. B. - Increase
the amount of
teens and
adolescents that
understand risks
of using tanning
salons
● Obj. C. -
Decrease the
prevalence of
sunburn, skin
cancer and other
comorbidities
associated with
tanning salon use
Corresponding Healthy People 2020
Objectives
● C-20.1: (Developmental) Reduce the
proportion of adolescents in grades 9
through 12 who report sunburn (Cancer,
2014).
● C-20.3: Reduce the proportion of
adolescents in grades 9 through 12 who
report using artificial sources of ultraviolet
light for tanning (Cancer, 2014).
● C-20.4: Reduce the proportion of adults
aged 18 and older who report using artificial
sources of ultraviolet light for tanning
(Cancer, 2014).
● C-20.5: Increase the proportion of
adolescents in grades 9 through 12 who
follow protective measures that may reduce
the risk of skin cancer (Cancer, 2014).

10. Plan
Create and publish a clever and humorous
video educating teens on the dangers of
tanning salons
“The appropriate use of humor may provide a
pedagogical platform to maximize students’
potential while providing opportunities for
academic and personal growth” (Chiarello,
2010, p. 40)
Share the video on popular social network
sites along with high schools and other areas
teen gather.
Online, adolescents can access health
information easily and anonymously (O'Keeffe
& Clarke-Pearson, 2011)

11. Video Highlights
★ Use wrinkled tan elderly
people as frequent sun
bathers to be guest
speakers
★ Clever catchy songs
★ Use statistical information
about death and cancer
specifically within the
adolescent age group
★ Post on Facebook and
YouTube
★ Share in health education
classes within high schools

12. Health
Promotion
Model
Social Marketing Model
❏ By definition this model is aimed at
reducing negative health behaviors
through persuasion and identifying the
benefits (Pender, Murdaugh & Parsons,
2015, p. 69).
❏ Uses social marketing to target specific
populations (Pender, Murdaugh &
Parsons, 2015, p. 69).
❏ Efforts can reap immediate results

13. Implementation
1. Formulate this video
2. Reach out to local high schools
in order to implement the video
in their health educational class
3. Post on YouTube and Facebook
4. Reach out to local radio stations
to help advertise the video and
spread awareness

14. Evaluation
● Monitor video views & shares
● Distribute surveys within schools
○ Have you seen the video?
○ Aware of the risks?
○ Has it changed your views on
tanning?
○ Do/will you continue to tan?
● Re-evaluate those surveyed
adolescents two months after
video with same questions

15. References
Balk, S. J., Fisher, D. E., Geller, A. C. (2013). Teens and indoor tanning: A cancer prevention opportunity
for pediatricians. Pediatrics, 131(4), 772-785.
Beasley, T. M., Kittel, B. S. (1997). Factors that influence health risk behaviors among tanning salon
patrons. Evaluation & The Health Professions, 20(4), 371-388.
Bratsis, M. E. (2013). Shining a light on skin cancer. The Science Teacher, 80(5), 76.
Chiarello, M. (2010). Humor as a teaching tool: Use in psychiatric undergraduate nursing. Journal of
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Department of Health and Human Services. (2014). Cancer: Overview. Retrieved from
http://www.healthypeople.go/2020/topics-objectives/topic/cancer/objectives
O’Keeffe, G., & Clarke-Pearson, K. (2011). The impact of social media on children, adolescents, and
families. American Academy of Pediatrics. 127(4). 800-804. doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-0054
Pender, N. J., Murdaugh, C. L., & Parsons, M. A. (2015). Health promotion in nursing practice. (7 ed.).
Upper saddle river, NJ: Pearson.