Knowledge, attitudes and practices of general medical practitioners in developed countries regarding oral cancer: an integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral cancer is a public health concern and is widespread in developing countries, particularly in South Asia. However, oral cancer cases are also rising in developed nations due to various factors, including smoking, viruses and increased migration from South Asia. In this context, the role of general medical practitioners (GPs) in identifying oral cancer is becoming increasingly important and, while some studies have explored their perspective about oral cancer, a synthesis of these results has not been undertaken.

Objective

The objective of this integrative review is to synthesize existing evidence regarding oral cancer-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of GPs in developed countries.

Methods

Four electronic databases were searched to identify stu

SUBMITTER: Saraswat N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7759340 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature