Association between self-perceived consultation time and understanding of the prescribed treatment: An analysis of a national survey in Peru.

Objective: To assess the relationship between the self-perceived consultation time and the knowledge of the proposed treatment.

Methods: Secondary data from a 2015 national survey of health services in Peru were analyzed. The self-perceived consultation time was calculated by asking how long it took from when you entered the consultation until you departed.

Sunburns among beachgoers in the northern coast of Peru: frequency and factors associated.

Background: Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation has increased skin cancer incidence and the risk of sunburns, especially during the summer months.

Objective: Identify the frequency and factors associated with sunburns in a sample of beachgoers in the northern coast of Peru.

Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of a previous study that assessed the awareness, behavior and attitudes concerning sun exposure among beachgoers.