Photoprotection and skin self-examination in primary attention users : The impact of smartphone as a tool for education

Introduction: “mobile health” consists in using electronic devices to support health. Objectives: observe photoprotection, skin self-examination and compare the impact of multimedia presentation to Whatsapp messages on these habits in primary attention. Methodology: experimental study, envolving 300 users. First moment: SEPI (Sun Exposure and Protection Index) and SSEAS (Self Skin-Examination Attitudes Scale) were applied and a presentation was performed. Second moment (8 weeks):150 users received photoprotection and self-examination messages. Third moment:300 re-answered questionnaires. Differences were analysed using t test andlinear regression. Results: 39.66% used sunscreen always/frequently and, in intervention, ascended to 47.91% (p=0.0014) without change in control. Self-examination was a priority for 48.67% and increased to 73.91% in control (p=0.0179) and 69.8% (p=0.0001) in intervention, without difference. Conclusion: photoprotection remained low and self-examination became priority for twothirds (without difference between groups)