[PDF][PDF] Knowledge and attitude of family members of patients of oral squamous cell carcinoma-a survey
S Kizhakkoottu, KR Don, HJ Sherlin… - J Evolution Med …, 2020 - researchgate.net
S Kizhakkoottu, KR Don, HJ Sherlin, G Jayaraj, A Santhanam
J Evolution Med Dent Sci, 2020•researchgate.netBACKGROUND In India the influence of family members on the treatment decision of oral
cancer patients is paramount. Knowledge and attitude about a disease can significantly
affect healthcare seeking behaviour and thus ultimately the outcome of a disease especially
in chronic diseases like cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and
attitude towards oral cancer among family members of patients affected with oral squamous
cell carcinoma.
cancer patients is paramount. Knowledge and attitude about a disease can significantly
affect healthcare seeking behaviour and thus ultimately the outcome of a disease especially
in chronic diseases like cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and
attitude towards oral cancer among family members of patients affected with oral squamous
cell carcinoma.
BACKGROUND
In India the influence of family members on the treatment decision of oral cancer patients is paramount. Knowledge and attitude about a disease can significantly affect healthcare seeking behaviour and thus ultimately the outcome of a disease especially in chronic diseases like cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards oral cancer among family members of patients affected with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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