Perceptions, Beliefs, and Knowledge of Oral and Familial Cancer in an Indigenous Community of Chile: A Mixed Quantitative-Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers globally and represents a public health problem. Cultural practices and access to care are recognized as determinants of oral diseases, including cancer. Understanding the perceptions of indigenous communities is crucial for developing culturally appropriate interventions. This study aims to evaluate the perceptions, beliefs, and knowledge about oral and familial cancer within a specific indigenous community (Quechua and Aymara) in Chile using a mixed-methods approach.

Methods

This exploratory study was conducted in two phases: an oral cavity clinical examination and a qualitative phase, consisting of semi-structured interviews with a subset of participants from the clinical examination. A total of 77 volunteers wit

SUBMITTER: Cantarutti C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412389 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature