Sun Protection 2017 - Did you know? Myths and facts about sun protection - take the survey and test your knowledge.
- Conditions
- The evaluation of knowledge, and identifying the myths surrounding sun protection within the general community.
- Registration Number
- DRKS00013091
- Lead Sponsor
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Phlebologie; Klinikum Bremerhaven
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
• Adult subjects = 18 years
• Main residence in Germany
• Written consent to participate in the study
• Access to Internet-enabled terminals for the online survey
• Participants with / without skin cancer history
Exclusion Criteria
• Lack of consent
• Age at the beginning of studies <18 years
• Main residence not in Germany
• Lack of access to Internet-enabled terminals
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Aims:<br>• Feasibility of a patient questionnaire to determine their level of knowledge and recognition of signs and symptoms of skin cancer.<br>• Comparative evaluation of awareness of skin cancer recognition and prevention between two groups of participants (with/without diagnosis).<br>• Identify common misconceptions regarding sun protection.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method • Determine if there is a notable variation of skin cancer awareness resp. sun protection myths (prevention knowledge and behaviour) between the participating groups