Disease characteristics, determinants, and perception of use of sunscreen and sun-protective behaviors among patients of color with melasma: A cross-sectional study.

Khaled SeetanMurad ShatanawiAmin AliAlmu'atasim KhameesAhmad AlsheikhAnas AlawnehManar Al-ShamiHossam Al-Shar'e

Published in: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (2022)

Our study showed a sound level of knowledge regarding the effects of sun exposure, and sunscreen advantages and disadvantages, with relatively inadequate translation into their attitudes and practices regarding sun-protective behaviors. The use of sunscreen among the patients was average in numbers with a higher female predominance.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
physical activity
mental health
skin cancer
prognostic factors
risk factors
patient reported