74
Participants
Start Date
April 30, 2012
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2015
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2015
Airbrush
The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants in the airbrush condition will receive 4 airbrush tan sessions, once every two weeks, over the course of 2 months.
Airbrush Plus
The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants will complete 4 airbrush tan sessions, once every two weeks, over the course of 2 months. Additionally, they may choose 8 sessions, 1 per week, of the following activities at no cost: massage, pedicure, yoga class, or dance class.
Delayed Airbrush
The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants will receive access to one of each of the following after the 6-month assessment at no cost: airbrush tan, massage, pedicure, yoga class, and dance class
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
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