Assessment of Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Levels and Sun Protection Behaviors among Karadeniz Technical University Students of Medical Faculty

Objective: This study aims to assess the knowledge levels of Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) Medical Faculty students regarding skin cancer, sun exposure, and sun protection behaviors.Method: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 826 volunteer students at KTU Faculty of Medicine between October and December 2024. Data was collected using Sociodemographic Information Form, the Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale (SCSKS) and the Sun Protection Behavior Scale (SPBS). The level of statistical significance was accepted as p