Photoprotection and skin self-examination in primary attention users [Elektronisk resurs] The impact of smartphone as a tool for education

• Introduction: “mobile health” consists in using electronic devices to support health. Objectives: observe photoprotection, skin self-examination and compare the impact of multimedia presentation to Whatsapp messages on these habits in primary attention. Methodology: experimental study, envolving 300 users. First moment: SEPI (Sun Exposure and Protection Index) and SSEAS (Self Skin-Examination Attitudes Scale) were applied and a presentation was performed. Second moment (8 weeks):150 users received photoprotection and self-examination messages. Third moment:300 re-answered questionnaires. Differences were analysed using t test andlinear regression. Results: 39.66% used sunscreen always/frequently and, in intervention, ascended to 47.91% (p=0.0014) without change in control. Self-examination was a priority for 48.67% and increased to 73.91% in control (p=0.0179) and 69.8% (p=0.0001) in intervention, without difference. Conclusion: photoprotection remained low and self-examination became priority for twothirds (without difference between groups). 

Ämnesord

Medical and Health Sciences  (hsv)

Clinical Medicine  (hsv)

Dermatology and Venereal Diseases  (hsv)

Medicin och hälsovetenskap  (hsv)

Klinisk medicin  (hsv)

Dermatologi och venereologi  (hsv)

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government publication  (marcgt)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

mobile health

skin cancer

photoprotection