As an increasing type of cancer, oral cancer is associated with many risk factors. It is necessary for patients to have information about this subject to be prevented and easily treated with the help of early diagnosis. This study aims to evaluate oral cancer patients’ knowledge and awareness in Rize population. The study was conducted on total of 251 volunteer patients, filling in a face to face questionnaire. Besides personal questions, 16 questions were asked to measure oral cancer knowledge level. The data were analyzed with SPSS program. The average number of correct answers was found 12. An inverse significant relationship was found between age and total knowledge level (p <0.05). No significant difference was found in knowledge level of patients with a family history of cancer compared to without a family history. The knowledge level of patients who received oral cancer counseling from doctors was found to be high (p <0.05). It was correctly known that smoking was the most common cause and the least was nutritionally poor diet. The knowledge level of non-smoker patients with good oral care was found to be higher (p <0.05). No significant difference was found between active smokers and smokers who quit smoking (p> 0.05). It was seen that alcohol use was a risk factor for oral cancer compared to patients who did not use alcohol (p <0.05). Patients should be informed about the etiological factors and symptoms of oral cancers and preventive measures should be taken.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | ORİJİNAL MAKALELER / ORIGINAL ARTICLES |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 28 Eylül 2020 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2020 Ağız Kanserleri Özel Sayısı |