Keeping skin safe from the harmful effects of uv rays

Skin cancer knowledge and sun protection behavior among nursing students

“…If skin cancer is detected early, its treatment is facilitated. Therefore, personal skin examination is important for early diagnosis (Tidy, ). It is important to acquire the skill of self‐examination in future training activities for adolescents and young people.…”

“…Training individuals on protection against the harmful effects of the sun's rays, changing stereotyped behavior, and transforming information into behavior are of extreme importance. Nurses can influence the public to practice primary and secondary prevention strategies (Mahon & Yackzan, ; Tidy, ). It is inevitable that nurses, who have an effective role in health protection, should also be included in education and campaigns against skin cancer.…”