Investigating the Knowledge Levels about Skin Cancer and Sun Health of Individuals Aged 18 and Over: A Descriptive Study
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2024
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Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the level of knowledge of individuals aged 18 and over on skin cancer and sun health. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between December 2021 and March 2022. The sample of the study consisted of 277 individuals who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Individual Descriptive Information Form and the Skin Cancer and Sun Information Scale. SPSS 21 package program was used in the analysis of the data and the p value was accepted as <0.05 statistical significance level. Results: Most of the participants in our study were female (65.7%), married (68.6%), employed (76.2%) and had bachelor’s degree (63.9%). It was determined that the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, gender, educational status, employment status, and the characteristics of the place of residence affected the total and subscale score averages of the Skin Cancer and Sun Information Scale (p<0.05). The mean scores of the Skin Cancer Symptoms subscale of women were significantly higher than those of men (p=0.020). It was determined that more than half of the participants (54.5%) did not perform skin self-examination, and most of them used methods to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun (%92.8). It was determined that the characteristics of the participants for skin cancer risk factors such as skin color, hair color and sunbathing time significantly affected the total and subscale mean scores of the Skin Cancer and Sun Information Scale (p<0.05). Conclusions: As a result of the study, it was understood that there is a need to plan and conduct regular training activities to increase social awareness about skin cancer and sun protection, taking into account the risk groups and the education levels of individuals.
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Knowledge, nursing, skin neoplasms
