The evaluation of knowledge, and identifying the myths surrounding sun protection within the general community.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Participants selected from the general community will be required to submit one survey only. This survey will be available online under the topic “Sunscreen 2017 - Myths and Facts”
Group 2: P
Sponsors
Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Phlebologie; Klinikum Bremerhaven
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Adult subjects = 18 years • Main residence in Germany • Written consent to participate in the study • Access to Internet-enabled terminals for the online survey • Participants with / without skin cancer history
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Lack of consent • Age at the beginning of studies <18 years • Main residence not in Germany • Lack of access to Internet-enabled terminals
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aims: • Feasibility of a patient questionnaire to determine their level of knowledge and recognition of signs and symptoms of skin cancer. • Comparative evaluation of awareness of skin cancer recognition and prevention between two groups of participants (with/without diagnosis). • Identify common misconceptions regarding sun protection. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Determine if there is a notable variation of skin cancer awareness resp. sun protection myths (prevention knowledge and behaviour) between the participating groups | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBianca Jacobs
European Medical School Oldenburg-Groningen
Outcome results
None listed