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Skin cancer knowledge and photoprotective practices of organ transplant recipients

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Long‐term use of immunosuppressive medications by organ transplant recipients (OTRs) leads to an increased risk of non‐melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). The objective of this study was to assess photoprotective knowledge… Click to show full abstract

Long‐term use of immunosuppressive medications by organ transplant recipients (OTRs) leads to an increased risk of non‐melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). The objective of this study was to assess photoprotective knowledge and practices among OTRs and to identify predictors of poor sunscreen adherence and barriers to photoprotection.

Keywords: organ transplant; cancer knowledge; knowledge photoprotective; skin cancer; transplant recipients

Journal Title: Clinical Transplantation
Year Published: 2019

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