Behaviour towards sun exposure, skin self-examination and skin cancer knowledge of educators, health professionals and the general population - cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. e132-e135 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.F. Duarte ◽  
B. Correia ◽  
A. Picoto ◽  
A. Costa Pereira ◽  
E. Nagore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Examination

scholarly journals Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Awatef kelati ◽  
Hanane Baybay ◽  
Mariam Atassi ◽  
Samira Elfakir ◽  
Salim Gallouj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Sources of Information on Vaccines in Spanish Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3356
Author(s):  
José Tuells ◽  
Cecilia M. Egoavil ◽  
Isabel Morales-Moreno ◽  
Elena Fortes-Montoya ◽  
Carlos Salazar-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
General Population ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health professionals are the most influential and main sources of information about vaccines for the general population, as they are regarded as role models by patients and society. The objective of the present study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of a group of university Nursing students about vaccines, as well as their sources of information and their education needs. A cross-sectional study was performed through a questionnaire (55 items) provided to Nursing students at two Spanish universities. A total of 1122 students participated in the study. The mean score obtained for knowledge about vaccines was 44.6 ± 4.3, and for attitudes towards vaccines, it was 37.2 ± 3.9. Hepatitis B (94.7%) and the Flu (89%) are the two main vaccines they should receive as health workers. The main source of information was the family environment (65.6%). Most of them considered that post-graduate education about vaccines should be provided by academic entities (universities, 62.7%). Among the health professionals, Nurses (85.5%) must be better educated and trained on the subject of vaccines. It is therefore necessary to delve into and complete the nurses’ training on vaccines, to educate them about the risks at the individual level, and their decisive role as promoters of the vaccination strategy for the general population. Universities must become the leaders in vaccine education and training.

Dermatological and Epidemiological Profiles of Patients with Albinism in São Paulo, Brazil, between 2010 and 2017: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dermatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 236 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Reato Marçon ◽  
José Cassio Moraes ◽  
Marcus Antonio Maia de Olivas Ferreira ◽  
Camilla Bilac Oliari
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oculocutaneous Albinism ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Melanin Biosynthesis ◽  
Dermatology Clinic ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Oculocutaneous albinism is an autosomal recessive disease caused by complete absence of or decrease in melanin biosynthesis in melanocytes. Due to the reduction or absence of melanin, albinos are highly susceptible to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and are at greater risk of actinic damage and skin cancer. There are no epidemiological data on the incidence of albinism in Brazil. Objective: To analyze the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with albinism treated by the Pró-Albino Program of the Dermatology Clinic of Santa Casa de Misericórdia from its beginning in 2010 until 2017. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the records of all consecutive albino patients admitted to the service in the study period were reviewed. Sociodemographic data, family history, and dermatological clinical data were collected. Results: Between March 2010 and April 2017, 191 patients were admitted, of whom 109 were female (57.07%) and the age range was 0–92 years, with >30% under the age of 18 years. Consanguinity among the parents was confirmed by 26% of the patients. Unprotected sun exposure was reported by 109 (57.07%), and 138 (72.25%) had a history of sunburn. Of the 146 records with information, 38 had skin cancer (26%), with a mean age of 47.4 (p < 0.0001); the youngest patient diagnosed with a cutaneous tumor was 23 years old. The prevalence of actinic damage was high. There was information on solar elastosis and actinic keratosis in 148 medical records, of which 96 (64.8%) patients had elastosis and 75 (50.67%) keratoses. Elastosis, keratosis, and skin cancer were significantly associated with age, unprotected sun exposure, and sunburn (p < 0.05). Of the 37 (26% of the sample of 146) patients with a previous or current history of skin cancer, it was possible to identify the histological type in 29 (13 men and 16 women); of these, 18 (62%) were basal cell carcinomas (BCC), 15 (51%) were squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), and 2 (7%) were melanomas. Of these, 4 cases (14%) presented the 2 types of carcinoma (BCC and SCC), and the 2 that had a diagnosis of melanoma also had BCC. Some patients had multiple ulcerated tumors. The tumor site was preferentially in the head and neck (43%), trunk (37%) and limbs (20%). Conclusions: Albinos represent a risk group for skin cancer and other actinic lesions. These lesions were found to be prevalent in the albinos seen by the program and probably reflect the characteristics found in the Brazilian albino population. Access to health care, especially through multidisciplinary programs that enable the diagnosis and early treatment of these lesions, health education, and the use of photoprotective measures can reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life of patients with this rare genetic condition.

scholarly journals Breast cancer knowledge, attitude and self-examination practices of physiotherapy students in India: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3585
Author(s):  
Jyoti Parle ◽  
Shivangi Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is a major cause of cancer in Indian females. Breast self-examination (BSE) being a low-cost, effortless, and efficient procedure can help early detection in developing countries. Physiotherapists play an active role in community rehabilitation and this study aims to assess their knowledge about breast cancer, BSE as well as explore attitude and self-examination practice among physiotherapy students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 students in various physiotherapy colleges of Navi Mumbai, using a pre-validated questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. A chi-square test was applied to find an association between variables. Correlation analysis was used to test the strength of the relationship between numeric variables.  Results: The study reported students had moderate knowledge about breast cancer (59.5%) and breast self-examination (BSE) (62.6%). Attitude towards self-examination practice was excellent (94.2%), but only (25.8%) of the respondents reported to perform BSE monthly. There was a significant association between the overall knowledge and practice of BSE (p=0.000). Also, a significant association was found between overall knowledge and attitude towards BSE (p=0.000).Conclusions: Health education strategies and awareness programs are necessary to keep in view the current status of breast cancer, BSE knowledge among health care professionals.

Skin cancer knowledge and prevention practices: Turkish Bus Drivers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Nukhet Kirag ◽  
Serap Gokce Eskin
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Turkey ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge Scale

Abstract Objective: To determine skin cancer knowledge levels and prevention practices among bus drivers. Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted in Ayd?n province, western Turkey, from April to June 2018, and comprised bus drivers who came to the primary health centre. Data was collected using a predesigned questionnaire based on sociodemographic characteristics and the Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 16. Results: There were 125 male bus drivers with a mean age of 42.0±9.1 years. There was a significant relationship between history of skin cancer in the family and the presence of freckles (p<0.05). Those who were exposed to the sun for one or two hours a day scored higher on the knowledge scale than those with a sun exposure of >2 hours a day  (p<0.05). Conclusion: The bus drivers did not have enough knowledge about the critical significance of skin cancer. Key Words: Sun protection, Drivers, Skin, Cancer, Turkey. Continuous...

Skin cancer and sun protection practices in Fanconi anemia patients: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna L. Ruggiero ◽  
Rebecca Freese ◽  
Kristen P. Hook ◽  
Ingrid C. Polcari ◽  
Sheilagh M. Maguiness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Fanconi Anemia ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sun Protection Practices

Natural carcinogenic fiber and pleural plaques assessment in a general population: A cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caterina Ledda ◽  
Cristoforo Pomara ◽  
Massimo Bracci ◽  
Dario Mangano ◽  
Vincenzo Ricceri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pleural Plaques
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