Skin cancer knowledge and prevention practices: Turkish Bus Drivers

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 u...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2020-10, Vol.71 (1), p.1-16
Main Authors: Nukhet Kirag, Serap Gokce Eskin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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 (p2 hours a day  (p
ISSN:0030-9982
DOI:10.47391/JPMA.675