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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Knowledge and Awareness of Dental Students Regarding Human Papillomavirus and Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia.

Anas B Alsalhani, Bassel Tarakji, Faisal Mehsen Alali, Faisal S Alhedyan, Nasser Abdulaziz Alduaydi, Muhannad Saleh Alshlwi, Abdullah Saad Alqahtahni, Nasser Raqe Alqhtani, Fahad Musa'ad Almutairi, Abdullah Bin Nabhan and 4 more

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Anas B AlsalhaniDepartment of Dentistry, Vision Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5158-7222
Bassel TarakjiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6029-0439
Faisal Mehsen AlaliDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Faisal S AlhedyanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser Abdulaziz AlduaydiPrince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Dentistry, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Muhannad Saleh AlshlwiPrince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Dentistry, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Saad AlqahtahniDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser Raqe AlqhtaniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad Musa'ad AlmutairiPrince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Dentistry, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Bin NabhanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Ayidh AlqahtaniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Ali RobaianImplant and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Conservative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed NoushadDepartment of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Zakaria NassaniDepartment of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia regarding human papillomavirus and oral cancer using a cross-sectional web-based survey. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional survey was undertaken to assess the knowledge of dental students and dental interns regarding oral cancer and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) in public and private dental schools in Saudi Arabia. The survey included 18 questions grouped into three sections. The responses were analyzed for variations between dental students and interns, among males and females, and those attending private or public colleges. The Chai-square test assessed the correlation between participants' demographic data and their knowledge/awareness of oral cancer and HPV.

resultsA total of 451 dental students and dental interns responded. The results show that dental students at private and public dental schools in Saudi Arabia are generally knowledgeable regarding knowledge of oral cancer and awareness of human papillomavirus. The dental interns exhibited significantly superior knowledge compared to the undergraduate dental students (p<0.05), particularly in the areas of identifying the most common location of oral cancer and recognizing the signs and symptoms of oral cancer (76.5% versus 65.1% correct answers). The dental interns showed a significant difference and better awareness (p<0.05) than dental students regarding HPV having a relationship with AIDS and HPV causing common warts.

conclusionDental students and interns in this study presented a good but less than optimal knowledge and awareness regarding HPV and its prevention. Improving education courses and training for dental students in Saudi Arabia is crucial for improving their knowledge and awareness regarding oral cancer and HPV infection.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMouth NeoplasmsPapillomaviridaePapillomavirus InfectionsStudents, DentalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansInternship and ResidencyMaleSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultdental internsDental studentsHPV infectionKnowledgeoral cancer

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PMCPMC11996117

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