Fabris Mariana Rocha, Durães Edson Souza Machado, Martignago Beatriz Castellar de Faria, Blanco Luiz Felipe de Oliveira, Fabris Thiago Rocha
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, SC, Brasil.
An Bras Dermatol. 2012 Jan-Feb;87(1):36-43. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000100004.
Skin cancer is the most frequent neoplasia in several parts of the world and also in Brazil. There is evidence of an increase in morbidity and mortality from skin cancer. Although the incidence of skin cancer is increasing, it is estimated that 45% of all preventable cancers worldwide are skin neoplasias. Several studies have emphasized the need for campaigns to encourage sun protection.
To assess the knowledge about skin cancer prevention and its association with sun exposure and photo protection in gym members.
We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study during January to July 2009, including gym members of both sexes in the city of Criciuma. A self-administered questionnaire was used. The statistical analysis was conducted in a descriptive way in regards to the absolute and relative frequencies of the variables under study.
Of the 317 questionnaires studied, 62% were from women and 38% from men. Skin types II and III predominated, and the average age was 27.6 years. 94.3% of the participants reported that they had heard about the risks of sun exposure, mostly in terms of skin cancer risk (80.8%). Most participants, especially women, reported some form of sun protective measure.
The population studied, similar to that in other regions of Brazil and the world, is aware of the risks of excessive sun exposure and skin cancer prevention, but has not yet incorporated appropriate sun protection measures into their daily habits.
皮肤癌是世界上多个地区以及巴西最为常见的肿瘤。有证据表明皮肤癌的发病率和死亡率在上升。尽管皮肤癌的发病率在增加，但据估计全球所有可预防的癌症中有45%是皮肤肿瘤。多项研究强调了开展防晒宣传活动的必要性。
评估健身房会员对皮肤癌预防的认知及其与日晒和光防护的关系。
2009年1月至7月，我们在克里西乌马市开展了一项横断面、描述性定量研究，纳入了男女健身房会员。采用自行填写的问卷。对所研究变量的绝对和相对频率进行描述性统计分析。
在所研究的317份问卷中，62%来自女性，38%来自男性。II型和III型皮肤为主，平均年龄为27.6岁。94.3%的参与者表示听说过日晒风险，主要是皮肤癌风险（80.8%）。大多数参与者，尤其是女性，报告采取了某种形式的防晒措施。
与巴西和世界其他地区的人群相似，本研究中的人群意识到过度日晒和皮肤癌预防的风险，但尚未将适当的防晒措施纳入日常习惯。
