Knowledge and practice of sunscreen use among medical students at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v10i1.54710

Keywords:

knowledge, medical students, practice, sunscreen

Abstract

Introduction: (259 words) Sunscreen is essential in preventing skin damage caused by harmful ultraviolet radiation. Regular and appropriate sunscreen application delays photoaging and reduces skin cancer risk. This study aims to assess the general knowledge and practice of sunscreen among medical undergraduates in Nepal.

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Author Biographies

Madhu Gyawalee, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Patan Hospital

Krishna Bahadur GC, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences

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Published

2023-05-16

How to Cite

Gyawalee, M., & GC, K. B. (2023). Knowledge and practice of sunscreen use among medical students at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal. Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 10(1), 35–44. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v10i1.54710

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023)

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General Section: Original Articles

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