Table 2 Descriptive characteristics for lifeguard variables and their origin (n = 2,704 in 2004 and n = 2,829 in 2005)
Variable | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Â | % (n) | % (n) |
Lifeguard background characteristics | Â | Â |
Female | 60.70 (1,640) | 59.70 (1,690) |
Age (mean (SD)) | 18.58 (4.63) | 18.50 (4.26) |
At least college education | 36.40 (984) | 38.46 (1,088) |
Caucasian | 89.70 (2,425) | 85.40 (2,417) |
Skin cancer risk | Â | Â |
   Low | 26.70 (722) | 28.10 (796) |
   Medium | 38.00 (1,028) | 37.30 (1,055) |
   High | 35.30 (954) | 34.60 (978) |
| Â | mean (SD) | mean (SD) |
Lifeguard sun protection-related attitudes | Â | Â |
Sun protective benefits (1 to 4) * | 3.53 (0.49) | 3.39 (0.49) |
Sun protective barriers (1 to 5)* | 2.79 (0.63) | 2.78 (0.61) |
Sun protective norms (1 to 5) * | 3.55 (0.83) | 3.62 (0.81) |
Lifeguard sun protection-related behaviors | Â | Â |
Sun protective behaviors (1 to 4)* | 2.40 (0.54) | 2.49 (0.55) |
Sun exposure (1 to 6)* | 4.42 (1.33) | 4.39 (1.30) |
Dependent variable | Â | Â |
Implementation of Pool Cool by lifeguards (0 to 10)* | 4.00 (2.00) | 4.00 (3.00) |