Investigating Oral Cancer Awareness in Outpatient Settings: A Hospital-Based Study

Authors

  • Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Hai’I, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Malik Zain ul Abideen Department of Dental Education and Research, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Abdullah PGR Operative Dentistry, Military Dental Centre, CMH Multan
  • Farhan Hassan Sheriyar General Dentist at Sheriyar’s Dental Clinic
  • Wajahat Hussain Department of Science of Dental Materials, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
  • Yasser Riaz Malik Mohammad Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia
  • Nashwa Alzaki A Bushara Department of Dental Research Cell, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai 600077, India
  • Khursheed Alam Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i2.81712

Keywords:

oral cancer; oral cancer risk; public health awareness; patient education smokeless tobacco.

Abstract

Aim The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of the incidence, prevalence, etiology, treatment, prognosis and clinical manifestations of oral cancer among a hospital based out-patient population. A questionnaire with structured questions was prepared and distributed among patients to obtain the information. The questions were designed to determine the level of knowledge about the incidence, prevalence, etiology, treatment, prognosis and clinical manifestations of oral cancer. Method The study, involving 446 participants, revealed a balanced gender distribution (57.3% males, 42.5% females) with diverse age and education profiles. Oral cancer awareness stood at 74.2%, showcasing variations by age and education. Notably, 66.4% believed oral cancer is preventable, highlighting knowledge gaps and emphasizing the need for targeted awareness campaigns in Pakistan. Result The study indicates a noteworthy 75% awareness level among the Multan population regarding oral cancer and its associated risk factors. Conclusion Nevertheless, targeted oral health education is warranted for the remaining 25% to further enhance knowledge and promote health-conscious behaviors in the community.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 24 No. 02 April’25 Page : 450-456            

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Published

2025-05-17

How to Cite

Siddiqui, A. A., Abideen, M. Z. ul, Abdullah, M., Sheriyar, F. H., Hussain, W., Mohammad, Y. R. M., … Alam, K. (2025). Investigating Oral Cancer Awareness in Outpatient Settings: A Hospital-Based Study. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 24(2), 450–456. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i2.81712

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2025)

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