Dimensioning the fear of dermatologic diseases Dimensionando o medo de doenças dermatológicas

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 de...

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Main Authors: Mariana Álvares Penha, Pamela Medeiros dos Santos, Hélio Amante Miot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2012-10-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962012000500027