PMID: 25773823Mar 17, 2015Paper

Knowledge and opinions regarding oral cancer among Yemeni dental students

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
Sadeq Ali Al-MaweriHashem M Al-Shamiri

Abstract

Oral cancer presents with high mortality rates, and the likelihood of survival is remarkably superior when detected early. Health care providers, particularly dentists, play a critical role in early detection of oral cancers and should be knowledgeable and skillful in oral cancer diagnosis. The aim of the present study was to assess the current knowledge of future Yemeni dentists and their opinions on oral cancer. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was distributed to fourth and fifth year dental students. Questions relating to knowledge of oral cancer, risk factors, and opinions on oral cancer prevention and practices were posed. The response rate was 80%. The vast majority of students identified smoking and smokeless tobacco as the major risk factors for oral cancer. Most of the students (92.6%) knew that squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of oral cancer, and 85.3% were aware that tongue and floor of the mouth are the most likely sites. While the majority showed willingness to advise their patients on risk factors, only 40% felt adequately trained to provide such advice. More than 85% of students admitted that they need further information regarding oral cancer. As expected, students of the final year app...Continue Reading

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