Janet A. Jopson
University of Otago
7 Papers
110 Citations
Janet A. Jopson is an academic researcher from University of Otago. The author has contributed to research in topics: vitamin D deficiency & Curriculum. The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 7 publications.
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Papers
Melanoma and sun exposure: an overview of published studies.
TL;DR: A systematic review using results of all published case‐control studies which have assessed incident melanoma, sun exposure and sunburn shows the specificity of the positive association between melanoma risk and intermittent sun exposure, in contrast to a reduced risk with high levels of occupational exposure.
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Primary school sun protection policies and practices 4 years after baseline—a follow-up study
TL;DR: Before the 2005 launch of the New Zealand SunSmart Schools Accreditation Programme (SSAP), 242 randomly sampled primary schools completed a mail survey about sun protection policies, practices, curriculum and environment and key perceived barriers were cost, particularly of shade and limited support by parents and others.
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Sun protection policies and practices in New Zealand primary schools.
TL;DR: Ongoing promotion is needed to consolidate gains and encourage comprehensive sun protection through policies, practices, environment and curriculum, and there is a need to further assist schools, particularly regarding sun protective clothing, curriculum delivery and environmental shade.
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"Prescribing sunshine": a national, cross-sectional survey of 1,089 New Zealand general practitioners regarding their sun exposure and vitamin D perceptions, and advice provided to patients.
TL;DR: Concern about the potentially negative impact of skin cancer prevention on vitamin D status may undermine appropriate sun protective recommendations and study findings are potentially valuable to help guide public policy and target interventions.
Baseline survey of sun protection policies and practices in primary school settings in New Zealand
TL;DR: The findings of a national survey of a randomly selected sample of approximately 12% of New Zealand primary schools prior to the national launch of the SSAP suggest continued support and resources are needed to encourage schools to address sun protection across the spectrum of curriculum, practices and environment and through commitment to written policy.
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