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Tobacco-free community coalitions: opportunities for enhancing oral cancer prevention programs
Judith G Calhoun1, Justine L Kolker, Joan M McGowan
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Background:
This study identified oral cancer (OC) education and tobacco reduction collaboration within tobacco-free community coalitions (TFCC).
Methods:
Data from 4 TFCC were collected via educational intervention surveys and structured focused group Interviews.
Results:
Of the 52 participants, 96% were aware that tobacco products are risk factors for OC, yet 33% were unaware of the high OC impact locally. About 90% agreed that primary care providers and dentists should provide OC screenings and tobacco cessation.
Conclusion:
There is a need for provider endorsement and public demand for OC screenings. Opportunity exists for partnering and collaborative OC prevention with TFCC.
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