Dimensioning the fear of dermatologic diseases

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Mariana Álvares Penha¹  Pamela Medeiros Dos Santos¹  Hélio Amante Miot¹ 

[1] ,State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho School of Medicine of Botucatu Botucatu SP ,Brazil

关键词: Dermatology;    Fear;    Knowledge;    Skin diseases;    Social stigma;    Conhecimento;    Dermatologia;    Dermatopatias;    Estigma social;    Medo;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0365-05962012000500027

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The symbolic representation of a disease is related to personal perceptions and cultural background. In the present study, the authors evaluate the population knowledge and fears related to skin and other prevalent or severe diseases. This survey was based on a semi-structured form to investigate demographic aspects, dermatologic consultations, fears and knowledge of 19 dermatoses and 11 prevalent or severe diseases. We interviewed 302 people, of which 54% were women and the mean age was 39 years. Some fears of dermatoses surpass those of severe diseases. Skin cancer and total alopecia disclosed fears similar to that of myocardial infarction. - fundament, fundamentals - objective, objectives - method, methods - result, results - conclusion, conclusions

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