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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
NameTimeMethod
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
NameTimeMethod
• Determine if there is a notable variation of skin cancer awareness resp. sun protection myths (prevention knowledge and behaviour) between the participating groups
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