Table 3.
RAYS-trained coach sun protection behaviors, knowledge and attitudes pre-to-post-intervention
| Measure | M (SD) Baseline | M (SD) Post-Intervention | t-test | df | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches’ sun protection | |||||
| Sunscreen | 3.4 (1.5) | 4.3 (1.1) | −3.29 | 6 | .017 |
| Protective clothing | 3.6 (1.3) | 3.9 (1.1) | −1.55 | 6 | .172 |
| Coach facilitation of players’ sun protection | |||||
| Encourage sunscreen use | 2.4 (1.6) | 4.1 (1.2) | −3.29 | 6 | .030 |
| Sunscreen provided by coach | 1.7 (1.5) | 4.1 (1.1) | −4.60 | 6 | .004 |
| Dedicated time for sunscreen application | 3.1 (1.8) | 4.9 (0.4) | −2.83 | 6 | .030 |
| Breaks in shade during practice | 4.1 (1.1) | 4.7 (0.5) | −1.19 | 6 | .280 |
| RAYS-provided sun protection supplies available | .00 (.00) | 0.4 (0.5) | −2.95 | 6 | .009 |
| Coach knowledge | 0.8 (0.2) | 1.0 (.00) | −3.87 | 6 | .008 |
| Self-efficacy for sun protection | .09 (0.1) | 1.0 (.00) | −1.00 | 6 | .356 |
| Coach attitudes about sun protection | 4.3 (0.7) | 4.7 (0.5) | −1.62 | 6 | .156 |
| I think my players will benefit from a sun safety program | 4.6 (0.5) | 4.7 (0.5) | −.55 | 6 | .604 |
| Our youth sport organization believes improving youth sun safety behaviors is important | 4.1 (0.9) | 4.6 (0.8) | −1.44 | 6 | .100 |
| I have a sense of personal responsibility for improving my players’ sun safety behaviors | 4.3 (0.8) | 4.7 (0.5) | −2.12 | 6 | .078 |