Attitudes about and practices for skin cancer prevention among patients with dermatological issues in Hanoi, Vietnam: a cross-sectional study.

Trang H T NguyenBach X TranSau H NguyenCarl A LatkinCuong T NguyenSon H NguyenHai Q PhamCyrus S H HoRoger C M HoJin Kyoung Oh

Published in: Environmental health and preventive medicine (2020)

Our results show that dermatological patients have acceptable knowledge towards skin cancer prevention, but still need to change their behavior to prevent the risk of skin cancer. This study highlights the importance of education to raise awareness regarding skin cancer in order to promote practice prevention strategies for skin cancer in Vietnam.

Keyphrases

skin cancer
healthcare
primary care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
physical activity
mental health