Photoprotection and skin cancer awareness in kidney transplant recipients living with HIV: a single-centre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immunosuppression medication is an important risk factor for skin cancer in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). Both HIV-associated immunodeficiency and immunosuppression required for kidney transplantation increase skin cancer rates. Kidney transplant recipients living with HIV (KTRLHIV) must take steps to minimize their risk of skin cancer through prevention.

Objectives

To conduct a cross-sectional study to investigate photoprotection knowledge and practices, and skin cancer awareness in KTRLHIV compared with a matched cohort of HIV-negative KTR.

Methods

Our study, conducted at a tertiary UK HIV kidney transplantation centre, utilized a validated sun photoprotection and skin cancer awareness questionnaire either online or in person. The KTRLHIV cohort (

SUBMITTER: Ali F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12311170 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature