Oral Cancer Awareness Among Medical and Dental Students in India
Author Information
Author(s): Shubham Agarwal, Nidhi Manaktala, Srikant Natarajan, Karen Boaz
Primary Institution: Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Hypothesis
This study aimed to investigate oral cancer awareness among medical and dental students.
Conclusion
Medical students had more knowledge about oral cancer causes, while dental students were more aware of its signs and symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- Dental students were more likely to examine oral mucosa routinely.
- Medical students reported higher incidences of poor oral hygiene and tobacco usage.
- Both groups expressed a need for more education on oral cancer.
Takeaway
The study found that dental students know more about the signs of oral cancer, while medical students understand its causes better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a validated 12-question questionnaire distributed to 144 medical and 112 dental undergraduate students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study used convenience sampling, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged between 18 and 21 years, with 144 medical and 112 dental students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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