TITLE:
Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes, Primary Prevention Practices and Screening of Skin Cancers in Albinos in Burkina Faso
AUTHORS:
Smaila Ouédraogo, Nayi Zongo, Nina Korsaga-Somé, Seraphine Marie Suzanne Kaboré, Edgar Ouangré, Maurice Zida, A. S. Ouédraogo, Aboubacar Hierrum Bambara, Augustin Touzoula Bambara, Si Simon Traoré, Pascal Niamba, Adama Traoré, Ahmadou Dem
KEYWORDS:
Albinos, Screening, Prevention, Skin Cancers
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cancer Therapy,
Vol.7 No.11,
October
31,
2016
ABSTRACT: The objective is to study the knowledge that albinos have on skin cancers, and their attitudes in terms of primary prevention and
the screening practices for skin cancers in Burkina Faso. Methods: This is a
cross-sectional and descriptive KAP study conducted from May 18th to
July 7th 2015. It involved albinos aged at least 12 years. Their
general knowledge, prevention attitudes and screening practices were
considered. Results: All the responding albinos had already heard about skin
cancers. Their main source of information was health workers (65.6%). They were
showing at least two risk factors (99.2%) but only 68.3% affirmed having
already undergone screening for skin cancer. Ignorance of the existence of
screening was the main obstacle to it (16/26). The prevention means used was
sun avoidance, the use of cream and protection clothing respectively in 84%,
41.5% and 51.2%. The skin lesions found were hyperpigmented macules (77.8%)
then actinic keratosis (40.7%) and finally cheilitis (35.8%). We detected 4
cases of skin cancers confirmed by biopsy. Conclusion: Risk factors are
frequent. Participation to screening is still insignificant. A lot is still to
be done to extend the protection means. A good awareness-raising campaign and
the accessibility to protection means
remain for all, the best defense in the fight against skin cancers in albinos.