title: Photoprotection Knowledge and Behaviours Among Organ Transplant Recipients.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Organ transplant recipients (OTRs) are at an increased risk of developing a de novo malignant neoplasm compared to the general population. The primary contributor to skin cancer in all patients is sun exposure.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  In this study, we aim to ascertain both OTR skin cancer awareness and photoprotection practices.
  
  
  METHODS
  A questionnaire-based study of Saskatchewan transplant recipients.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nearly all respondents were aware that sun exposure is the best-known cause of skin cancer and that as an OTR, they are at increased risk of skin cancer (99.3% and 90.5%, respectively). Approximately half of respondents reported wearing a hat regularly, sun avoidance between 10 am and 3 pm, or wearing sunscreen regularly (53.7%, 33.1%, and 47.9%, respectively).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Many OTRs are not engaging in photoprotection. Further intervention, which may include access to a dermatologist, is necessary to ensure ORTs do not experience undue morbidity and mortality secondary to skin cancer.
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Dermatology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.|2 Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Kirsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Dermatology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.|3 Division of Dermatology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Dermatology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.|4 Division of Dermatology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Law
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Dermatology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hawkins
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Dermatology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hull
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012525:Saskatchewan / Q000453:epidemiology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D066027:Transplant Recipients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents
keywords: photoprotection; skin cancer; solid organ transplant recipients