Perceptions and Practices of the Iranian Population regarding Skin Cancers: A Literature Review

Autor: Stacy Chelf, Leila Seidfaraji, Javier F. Boyas, Zachria Hasani, Ram Lakhan, Amanda H. Wilkerson, Marcelle Savoy, Manish Sharma, Ghazal Ghafari, Leena S. Philip, Brian Martin, Vinayak K. Nahar, Rosa Chabok
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Skin Cancer, Vol 2017 (2017)
Journal of Skin Cancer
ISSN: 2090-2913
2090-2905
Popis: Despite being preventable, more than 15% of all cancer cases in Iran occur in the skin, making them the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the country. The purpose of this study is to gain an insight into the current skin cancer related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices among the Iranian population. A systematic computer based literature search was conducted using databases for articles published through April 2017. Research studies included those that measured skin cancer or sun protection related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in different Iranian population groups. Exclusion criteria for the articles included (1) irrelevant topics to the review article’s aim, (2) articles that focused on the treatment of skin cancers instead of prevention practices, and (3) similar studies conducted on populations not indigenous to Iran. A total of 25 articles that met the eligibility criteria were included in the review. Predominant data were collected via questionnaires. Skin cancer related knowledge varied from low to high across the studies. Moreover, there was a pattern of low perceived skin cancer susceptibility and severity. Overall, there was low usage of sun protection methods among the Iranian population. The findings of this study show that efforts to prevent skin cancer are needed. Education concerning the dangers of sun exposure as well as strategies used to prevent or lower the risk of developing skin cancer should be stressed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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