Action against skin cancer in a city with high ultraviolet index

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https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2020.10695

Keywords:

Skin Neoplasms, Solar Radiation, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention

Abstract

Objective: To describe the experience of university students in developing two campaigns to fight skin cancer. Data synthesis: Medical students from Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, along with supervising physicians from the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, developed two cancer-fighting interventions that associated photo-protection education measures with the application of a questionnaire for future planning of more precise interventions. The actions took place on two beaches during the summer period (2020) in order to reach a greater number of beachgoers. Beachgoers, after answering the questions, were instructed about healthy photoprotection habits according to the Brazilian Consensus on Photoprotection. Conclusion: The volunteers considered success in the planning and execution of the action, with good acceptance on the part of beachgoers and contributing entities.

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Author Biographies

José Paulo Ribeiro Júnior, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Departamento de Medicina.

Arnóbio da Penha Pacheco, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Professor e chefe do Departamento de Dermatologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Débora Dorneles Cunha de Queiroz Turíbio, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Departamento de Medicina.

Thais Barros Felippe Jabour, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Departamento de Medicina.

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2020-08-27

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Ribeiro Júnior, J. P., Pacheco, A. da P., Turíbio, D. D. C. de Q., & Jabour, T. B. F. (2020). Action against skin cancer in a city with high ultraviolet index. Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, 33. https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2020.10695

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Vol. 33 (2020)

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