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North Carolina dental hygienists' oral cancer knowledge and opinions: implications for education.
- Source :
- Journal of Cancer Education; Sep2006, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p151-156, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Background: Appropriately trained dental hygienists can participate in oral cancer (OC) control. Method: We assessed knowledge of risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and opinions regarding OC education among 651 dental hygienists practicing in North Carolina using a mail survey. We constructed regression models of factors influencing high knowledge levels. Results: Most correctly identified tobacco and alcohol use as OC risk factors, and 52% felt their knowledge of OC was current; however, we identified gaps. Diagnostic knowledge was highest for those who were recent graduates or received continuing education in the last 5 years; 96% were interested in future continuing education. Conclusion: Increased OC education content in dental hygiene curricula and training programs for practicing hygienists is needed to enhance early detection of OC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08858195
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cancer Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106163405
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15430154jce2103_13