Vinayak K Nahar, Zachria Hasani, Brian Martin, Javier F Boyas, Rosa Chabok, Leena S Philip, Ghazal Ghafari, Leila Seidfaraji, Stacy Chelf, Ram Lakhan, Amanda H Wilkerson, Marcelle Savoy, Manoj Sharma
Despite being preventable, more than 15% of all cancer cases in Iran occur in the skin, making them the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the country. The purpose of this study is to gain an insight into the current skin cancer related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices among the Iranian population. A systematic computer based literature search was conducted using databases for articles published through April 2017. Research studies included those that measured skin cancer or sun protection related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in different Iranian population groups...
2017: Journal of Skin Cancer