Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en prevención de cáncer de piel de la población según su nivel académico

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Skin cancer is one of the neoplasms with the highest incidence. The main risk factors that have been identified are prolonged exposure to the sun and UV radiation. Prevention is a fundamental pillar to avoid skin damage. The review aimed to know if the level of knowledge is related to best practices and attitudes in skin cancer prevention. Methodology: A bibliographic review of articles published in databases such as: DOAJ, Latindex, PubMed, Scielo and Science Direct was carried out, selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: A total of 13 articles were included in the review. The findings were that the population knows about the effects of exposure to sunlight and how to protect themselves, but the level of practice is poor, which increases the future risk of skin cancer. Conclusions: People are aware of the harmful effects that radiation produces on the skin, but despite this they do not have adequate photoprotection.