% | n | |
---|---|---|
The risk of developing skin cancer increases with…' | ||
An outdoor occupation | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 76 | 89 |
Neutral | 20 | 23 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 4 | 5 |
An indoor occupation and holidays in the sun once or twice a year (beach, skiing, outdoor etc.) | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 71 | 82 |
Neutral | 21 | 24 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 8 | 9 |
Repeated incidents of having sunburn as a child | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 88 | 104 |
Neutral | 11 | 13 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 1 | 1 |
A history of using UV tanning beds | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 93 | 110 |
Neutral | 6 | 7 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 1 | 1 |
More than 50 moles | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 56 | 65 |
Neutral | 38 | 45 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 6 | 7 |
More than 100 moles | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 69 | 78 |
Neutral | 27 | 31 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 4 | 4 |
A history of at least one pre-cancerous or cancerous skin lesion | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 92 | 109 |
Neutral | 6 | 7 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 2 | 2 |
A first degree relative with a history of at least one pre-cancerous or cancerous skin lesion | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 69 | 82 |
Neutral | 22 | 26 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 8 | 10 |
Freckles and/or red hair | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 37 | 36 |
Neutral | 51 | 49 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 12 | 12 |
Blue or green eyes | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 10 | 12 |
Neutral | 65 | 75 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 25 | 29 |
Fair skin | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 58 | 69 |
Neutral | 34 | 40 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 8 | 9 |
A history of long-term use of drugs with known side-effects of photosensitivity | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 66 | 77 |
Neutral | 32 | 37 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 3 | 3 |
Thinning or balding hair | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 45 | 53 |
Neutral | 42 | 50 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 13 | 15 |
A skin lesion should be considered 'suspicious' if… | % | n |
It has uneven colour | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 72 | 84 |
Neutral | 23 | 27 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 4 | 5 |
It is asymmetrical | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 73 | 85 |
Neutral | 22 | 25 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 5 | 6 |
It has changed in size (growing) | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 95 | 114 |
Neutral | 2 | 2 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 3 | 4 |
It has changed in shape (irregular border) | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 97 | 113 |
Neutral | 2 | 2 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 1 | 1 |
It has changed in colour (including several different colours) | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 93 | 112 |
Neutral | 4 | 5 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 3 | 3 |
It has a crusty keratinised surface | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 71 | 82 |
Neutral | 22 | 26 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 7 | 8 |
It bleeds | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 95 | 110 |
Neutral | 3 | 3 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 3 | 3 |
It appeared recently | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 71 | 82 |
Neutral | 24 | 28 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 5 | 6 |
It has a raised surface | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 55 | 66 |
Neutral | 32 | 38 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 13 | 15 |
It itches | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 78 | 91 |
Neutral | 17 | 20 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 4 | 5 |
The patient is concerned about it | ||
Strongly agree/agree | 73 | 85 |
Neutral | 25 | 29 |
Disagree/strongly disagree | 3 | 3 |
Do you advise your patients on… | % | n |
The risks of sun exposure | ||
Yes | 33 | 39 |
No | 67 | 78 |
The risks of using UV sunbeds | ||
Yes | 37 | 43 |
No | 63 | 74 |
Using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 | ||
Yes | 32 | 36 |
No | 68 | 78 |
Other factors that can increase photosensitivity (E.g. some antibiotics, anti-depressants, anti-malarial medications etc.) | ||
Yes | 14 | 16 |
No | 86 | 96 |
Have you ever been asked for advice on preventing skin cancer by your patients? | ||
Yes | 7 | 8 |
No | 93 | 108 |