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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Photoprotection Among Medical Students at a Nicaraguan University: A Cross-Sectional Study

2026-02-26 dermatology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMedical students represent a critical population for photoprotection education, as future physicians responsible for skin cancer prevention counseling. However, no previous studies have characterized knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding photoprotection among medical students in Central America or the Caribbean. ObjectiveTo assess KAP related to photoprotection and identify associated factors among medical students at a Nicaraguan university. MethodsA cross-sectional st...

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