Skin Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Preventative Behaviors among North Mississippi Landscapers

Table 3

Frequencies and percentages of correct responses to knowledge of skin cancer (descending order).

Statements	Correct responses 𝑛 (%)
Sun exposure causes most skin cancers	87 (79.8%)
Most skin cancers can be prevented	80 (73.4%)
Skin cancer can cause death	80 (73.4%)
When skin cancer is detected early, the cure rate is very high	78 (71.6%)
The sun’s rays are the strongest at midday	77 (70.6%)
A person with fair skin color needs the most protection from the sun	74 (67.9%)
Sunburn causes lasting damage to the skin	74 (67.9%)
Experts suggest using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher	73 (67%)
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer	55 (50.5%)
Melanoma is the least serious form of skin cancer	47 (43.1%)