Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Survey toward Skin Cancer among Ecuadorian Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and melanoma is a highly preventable cancer. In Ecuador, few studies have evaluated the awareness levels of the population about the disease. For this reason, the objective of this study was to measure the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding skin cancer and its determining factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis using an online self-assessment questionnaire containing 40 questions was delivered. A total of 537 participants were included in this study. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were assigned to each participant based on the number of correct or appropriate responses. Logistic regression analysis was used to calculate crude and adjusted odds ratios.

Results

In total, 75% of p

SUBMITTER: Pinos-Leon VH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8357523 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature