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Dimensioning the fear of dermatologic diseases

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Title
Dimensioning the fear of dermatologic diseases
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Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, October 2012
DOI 10.1590/s0365-05962012000500027
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Mariana Álvares Penha, Pamela Medeiros dos Santos, Hélio Amante Miot

Abstract

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.

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