Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors Awareness and Effectiveness of Educational Intervention for Underserved Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate head and neck cancer (HNC) risk factors and symptoms (RFS) awareness, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates, and socioeconomic factors among an underserved population at a community free clinic, and to implement an adaptable educational intervention to address low awareness of HNC RFS.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Community Free Clinic.

Methods

We surveyed patients participating in HNC screenings including their knowledge of HNC RFS, HPV vaccination status, patient demographics, and other pertinent questions. After the initial survey, volunteers used public available infographics by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance to educate participants about HNC. A post-screening survey assessed short-term retention and understan

SUBMITTER: Zeitouni JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11886989 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature