Medical students’ knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

Medical students demonstrated substantial knowledge gaps and behavioural inconsistencies regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatologic risks. Findings highlight the urgent need for structured, behaviourally oriented, climate-integrated dermatology education within medical curricula.

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BMJ Open
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110670
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Skin Protection and Aging
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Medical students’ knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

B Kucuk Bicer, Ece Karaoğlu
BMJ Open
Skin Protection and Aging
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Medical students’ knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

B Kucuk Bicer, Ece Karaoğlu
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Abstract

Medical students demonstrated substantial knowledge gaps and behavioural inconsistencies regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatologic risks. Findings highlight the urgent need for structured, behaviourally oriented, climate-integrated dermatology education within medical curricula.

BMJ OpenVol. 15(12)
Gazi University (TR)
Climate action
Openalex Percentile: Top 23%
Skin Protection and Aging
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Medical students’ knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey — B Kucuk Bicer, Ece Karaoğlu · BMJ Open (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS