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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Awareness and Knowledge of Oral Cancer amongst Dental Patients in North Gujarat Region: A Questionnaire Based Study
Nidhi Singh1, Dhaval Niranjan Mehta2, Nileshwariba Ramjubha Jadeja3
1Consultant Oral Physician and Oral Radiologist, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Introduction:
Oral cavity cancers are the most common head and neck malignancies. Raising awareness of their risks and symptoms can aid in prevention and early detection.
Materials And Methods:
This study involved 100 randomly selected patients who were given a self-administered questionnaire with 16 questions related to awareness, signs, symptoms, and risk factors of tobacco use.
Results:
The overall study showed that females were more aware of oral cancer.
Conclusion:
The study found gender differences in knowledge and awareness of oral cancer, with females more aware.
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