Oral Cancer Awareness of Tertiary Education Students and General Public in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Oral cancer confers high morbidity and mortality rates. Late diagnosis of oral cancer is linked to a lack of awareness of its existence and known risk factors. The purpose of this survey was to examine the knowledge and awareness of oral cancer amongst different groups in Singapore.

Methods

A self-administered questionnaire (including questions on awareness, risk factor knowledge, and health beliefs about oral cancer) was distributed to undergraduate students from the medical and dental schools and other faculties at the National University of Singapore, as well as the general public.

Results

A total of 470 responses were analysed. Both medical and dental students were almost universally aware of the disease and correctly identified recognised risk factors

SUBMITTER: Rai P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509411 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature