Table 2 Skin cancer knowledge of state park workers
From: Skin cancer preventative behaviors in state park workers: a pilot study
Statements | Correct responses, n (%) |
|---|---|
Sun exposure causes most skin cancers | 65 (74.7 %) |
Experts suggest using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher | 63 (72.4 %) |
Sunburn causes lasting damage to the skin | 63 (72.4 %) |
When skin cancer is detected early, the cure rate is very high | 62 (71.3 %) |
The sun’s rays are the strongest at mid-day | 61 (70.1 %) |
Skin cancer can cause death | 57 (65.5 %) |
Most skin cancers can be prevented | 57 (65.5 %) |
A person with fair skin color needs the most protection from the sun | 56 (64.4 %) |
Melanoma is the least serious form of skin cancer | 43 (49.4 %) |
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer | 38 (43.7 %) |