Comparison of Photoprotection Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Medical and Non-Medical Students at a Peruvian University

Medical students demonstrated greater knowledge and fewer sun exposure habits; however, their photoprotection behaviours did not differ significantly from non-medical students. These findings highlight the need for enhanced educational strategies for skin cancer prevention across all university programs.

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PubMed
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2025-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2025.66.3.3543
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Skin Protection and Aging
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Comparison of Photoprotection Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Medical and Non-Medical Students at a Peruvian University

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Comparison of Photoprotection Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Medical and Non-Medical Students at a Peruvian University

Franco Romaní, Patricia K. Carreño, Manuel Ruíz-de Chávez, Fabiana Forti
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Abstract

Medical students demonstrated greater knowledge and fewer sun exposure habits; however, their photoprotection behaviours did not differ significantly from non-medical students. These findings highlight the need for enhanced educational strategies for skin cancer prevention across all university programs.

PubMedVol. 66(3)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Skin Protection and Aging
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