Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study.

作者: Awatef kelati , Hanane Baybay , Mariam Atassi , Samira Elfakir , Salim Gallouj

DOI: 10.1186/S12895-017-0055-8

关键词: Population studyTraditional medicineSkin cancerCross-sectional studyEpidemiologyCancerMultivariate analysisMedicineRisk factorSocioeconomic statusInternal medicine

摘要: The prevalence of skin cancers is constantly increasing in Morocco, and they have gradually become more aggressive due to a significant delay the diagnosis. Our aim was assess levels awareness influencing factors related cancer knowledge Morocco. This cross-sectional study carried out Morocco through medium validated questionnaire, which contained several items – demographics, attitudes towards patients– during period 1 year (2014). Out 700 participants enrolled study, 17.9% had never heard cancer, 32.5% low score knowledge, 66.7% moderate score, only 0.85% high knowledge. Further, 15.1% were under assumption that this contagious. sun most incriminated risk factor occurrence by 74.3% participants, 57.9% them believed prevention important using various means photoprotection. After univariate multivariate analysis, were: socioeconomic status (P = 0.003, OR = 7. 3) educational level (p < 0.001, OR = 20. 9). Due lack or underestimation our population, efforts are needed promote surveillance behaviors

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