Epidemiological studies have shown increasing of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related oral cancers. Dentists need comprehensive up-to-date information on HPV to be able to provide accurate advice to their patients. The purpose of this study is to measure knowledge and awareness levels of 4th and 5th grade students and research assistants from our faculty. In this study were included 4th and 5th grade students and research assistants in our faculty. A questionnaire including questions about HPV and oral cancer was applied to the participants. In this study 36 of participants were female (52.2%) and 33 were male (47.8%). Research assistants had more knowledge of HPV than dental students. Comprehensive education for increasing dental students awareness against HPV-related oral cancer can be increase dental students' knowledge level.
Diş hekimliği öğrencileri human papilloma virus human papilloma virus aşısı; oral kanser
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 |