“well, to be honest, i don’t have an idea of what it might be”—a qualitative study on knowledge and awareness regarding nonmelanoma skin cancer

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    In a Swedish study focusing on risk perception of NMSC specifically, 13% perceived themselves at a lower risk of developing NMSC compared with others of the same age. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore: familiarity with the term NMSC (i.e., having ever heard of it) and understanding of NMSC; knowledge about the signs and risk factors of NMSC; and_(3) perception of own risk for developing NMSC. While two interviewees thought dark spots or alterations in nevi were signs of NMSC, most individuals thought other changes in the skin, e_g . . .

     

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