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. 2010 Oct 15;7(6):A125.
Survey Item Response Options
Did you or someone at your pool download and/or produce any of the following items?
1. Pool Cool Leader's Guide Downloaded (Y/N)

Produced (Y/N)
2. Pool Cool lesson cards
3. Mini Big Book illustrations
4. UV Index activity cards
5. Play it Safe in the Sun poster
6. Jeopardy!-style game board
7. Aluminum sun-safety signs
8. Sunscreen tips poster
9. Decision-Maker's Guide for Sun Safety
This summer, how often did your pool . . .
10. Use the Pool Cool Leader's Guide 1 = Rarely/Never

2 = Sometimes

3 = Often

4 = Usually/Always
11. Use the Mini Big Book illustrations to help teach sun protection lessons?
12. Conduct any of the poolside activities?
13. Display the sunscreen tips poster?
14. Display the other aluminum Pool Cool sun-safety signs in the pool area?
15. Did your pool add any shade structures or shaded areas to the pool grounds this summer? Y/N (If yes, please describe)
16. Did your pool develop or purchase additional resources to complement the Pool Cool materials you downloaded or modify any of the Pool Cool materials for use at your pool?
17. Did your pool receive outside sponsorship in the form of money or materials to enhance or add to the Pool Cool program this summer?
18. Did your pool receive any recognition, including awards and/or media coverage, for the Pool Cool skin cancer prevention program this summer?
19. What best describes the community where the pool is located? Urban, suburban, or rural
20. Approximately how many people are admitted to the pool each week during the summer? 1 = <500

2 = 500-999

3 = 1,000-1,499

4 = 1,500-1,999

5 = ≥2,000
21. How many aquatic staff work at your pool during the summer? Full time:

Part time:
22. How many staff at this pool are seasonal (summer only)? 1 = None

2 = Few/some

3 = Most

4 = All
23. How many years have you been working at this pool? (respondent filled in)
24. How often does your pool support and/or sponsor special events/activities such as water safety days, public holiday celebrations, etc? 1 = Never

2 = Occasionally

3 = Sometimes

4 = Often
25. How much does your recreation department (supervisory organization) support your efforts/activities? 1 = Not at all

2 = A little/somewhat

3 = Mostly

4 = Completely
In your aquatics program, indicate whether you provide each of these types of programs about sun safety and/or skin cancer prevention:
26. Programs/policies for lifeguards/staff? 1 = Rarely or never

2 = Sometimes

3 = Often

4 = Usually/always
27. Programs/policies for swimmers/patrons?
28. Educational activities in swimming lessons?
29. Has Pool Cool been conducted at your pool before? 1 = Not sure

2 = No

3 = Yes
Indicate how often your pool implements each of these policies, environments, and/or programs for its patrons/visitors/users:
30. Schedule classes/events to avoid peak sun hours? 1 = Never, not planning

2 = Never, but planning

3 = Sometimes

4 = Often 

5 = Usually/always
31. Sell or provide sunscreen?
32. Sell or provide other protective items?
33. Post signs about sun safety?
34. Post daily UV ratings?
35. Provide sun-safety educational materials?
How important is each of these supporting factors for your choices or plans regarding sun safety at your pool?
36. Health concern 1 = Not at all important

2 = Not very important

3 = Somewhat important

4 = Very important
37. Risk management of employees
38. Community/citizen demand
39. Community relations
How important is each of these potential obstacles for your choices or plans regarding sun safety at your pool?
40. Limited money/budget/staff 1 = Not at all important

2 = Not very important

3 = Somewhat important

4 = Very important
41. Lack of information and guidance
42. How the pool facility is designed
43. Not a priority concern