Skincare from the inside out: a pilot project addressing social determinants of health through dermatology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many women's shelters across the nation have programs that emphasize and empower women through career workshops and skills training. However, what is not typically addressed is their dermatological and mental health needs, which are equally important.

Objective

Through this pilot project, we aim to address the diverse interrelated issues concerning the whole woman and her body/mind systems including skin cancer awareness, skincare, healthy sun habits, self-esteem, mental health, and stress management. By addressing the woman holistically, we hope to positively impact the way she views and values herself.

Methods

We partnered with a local women's shelter to host a seminar focused on dermatological and mental health education. Pre- and post-seminar surveys we

SUBMITTER: Kimball KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10424894 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature