Kamel, M., Bayomi, S., El Magrabi, N. (2024). Prevalence of Smoking and Students' Knowledge about Oral Cavity, and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Assiut University. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(44), 39-49. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.281986.1809
Marwa Mohamed Kamel; Soad Sayed Bayomi; Neama Mohamed El Magrabi. "Prevalence of Smoking and Students' Knowledge about Oral Cavity, and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Assiut University". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 44, 2024, 39-49. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.281986.1809
Kamel, M., Bayomi, S., El Magrabi, N. (2024). 'Prevalence of Smoking and Students' Knowledge about Oral Cavity, and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Assiut University', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(44), pp. 39-49. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.281986.1809
Kamel, M., Bayomi, S., El Magrabi, N. Prevalence of Smoking and Students' Knowledge about Oral Cavity, and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Assiut University. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(44): 39-49. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.281986.1809
Prevalence of Smoking and Students' Knowledge about Oral Cavity, and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Assiut University
1Assistant lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
2Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Globally public health concerns about oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer are growing. It is a debilitating disease that may result in severe impacts on a patient's emotional, functional, and financial aspects while also significantly reducing their quality of life. Aim of the study: Assess prevalence of smoking and students' knowledge about oral cavity, and oropharyngeal cancer at Assiut University. Methodology: In this study, a descriptive research design was used. Sample: The total 925 students from Assiut University participated in the current study, which used multistage random samples. The study utilized two instruments: Tool I was a self administered questionnaire on the student's personal characteristics; Tool II part one was a knowledge test covering the effects of smoking on the oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer part two the prevalence of smoking. Results: It indicated that 19.2% of students were smokers. and 4.9% of students had a good knowledge score about oral cavity, and oropharyngeal cancer, while 74.9% of students had a poor knowledge score, Conclusion: The students knowledge regarding oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer , and the adverse effects of smoking on the oral cavity is insufficient. Recommendation: An educational program should be given for university students about smoking, oral health, and oropharyngeal cancer.
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