ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Using the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Design to Investigate Dental Patients' Perceptions and Needs Concerning Oral Cancer Information, Examination, Prevention and Behavior.
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- The Current State of Global Awareness and Knowledge on Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Demographics and psychosocial determinants of quit intention among oral smokeless tobacco users: an analytical cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Factors enhancing implementation of occupational safety and health management systems in manufacturing industry of Mutare, Zimbabwe.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The ISAC Paradigm to Tame Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF IRANIAN DENTAL STUDENTS ABOUT SMOKING CESSATION COUNSELING.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2023Article
- Using Intervention Mapping to Develop ISAC, a Comprehensive Intervention for Early Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Process Evaluation of a Comprehensive Intervention for the Early Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Dentists' perceptions and usability testing toward the implementation of the ISAC, a comprehensive oral cancer intervention in dental practices: a qualitative study in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.BMC health services research · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe objective of this study was to investigate dental patients' behavior, thoughts, opinions and needs for oral cancer information, and dentists' behavior regarding prevention and examination of oral cancer. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study utilized an exploratory sequential mixed methods design. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted for forty dental patients of both sexes. Based on the qualitative analysis, a structured questionnaire was developed and distributed among the participants. Data were analyzed for 315 participants to quantify their thoughts, needs, behavior and behavior expected from dentists regarding oral cancer. Frequency, percentages and cumulative percentages were calculated.
resultsThis study reveals that patients' oral cancer knowledge levels were adequate, but most reported that their dentist had never examined them for oral cancer. Additionally, the participants had never performed self-examinations for oral cancer, nor were they aware of the possibility of doing so. Participants showed a preference for being examined and educated by their dentist about oral cancer and believed it would help early detection.
conclusionsThe study participants are aware of oral cancer and its risk factors. The practice of oral cancer examinations and patient education of its risk factors by dental practitioners is limited. Patients feel a need for more attention to be paid to oral cancer examinations, preventive measures and targeted information on oral cancer risk factors.
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