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Volume 8 Issue 10 (October, 2020)

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude and practice regarding oral cancer among dental students
Dr. Sagarika, Dr. Sunil Dogra

Background: The incidence of oral cancer is rising in most countries, especially in developing countries. The present study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude regarding oral cancer among dental students. Materials & Methods: 550 dental students of both genders were administered a questionnaire was to all about oral cancers. Students with a score <25% were considered to have weak knowledge, between 25% and 50% to have moderate knowledge, between 50% and 75% to have good knowledge, and more than 75% to have excellent knowledge. Results: Out of 550 subjects, males were 230 and females were 220. 90 students had moderate, 140 had good and 320 had excellent knowledge. Interns had maximum knowledge. Knowledge about prevention and detection of cancer is sufficient was responded as strongly agree by 5% only and disagree by 60%, oral cancer examination should be done above 40 years old was responded as strongly agree by 94% , early detection improves survival was responded as strongly agree by 98% and need of additional training was responded as strongly agree by 97%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Dental students had sufficient knowledge, attitude and practice regarding oral cancer. Key words: Oral cancer, Knowledge, Attitude.

 
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