Dental Students' Perception, Awareness and Knowledge About HPV Infection, Vaccine, and Its Association with Oral Cancer: A Multinational Study.
Amara Swapna LingamPradeep KoppoluSara Ahmad AlhusseinRawa Kamal AbdelrahimGhadah Salim AbusalimSally ElHaddadSadaf AsrarMohammad Zakaria NassaniSarah Salah GaafarFerdous Mohammed T BukharyAbdulRahman Saeed AlGhamdiAli BarakatMohammed NoushadHesham AlmoallimPublished in: Infection and drug resistance (2022)
Disparities in knowledge regarding HPV-related oral cancer have been detected among the female and male participants among different nations. From the entire study population, Indian students exhibited better knowledge regarding HPV. Females from all the nations exhibited a more positive attitude and comfort regarding the vaccine and discussing the same with patients than males. The results of this necessitate intervention measures including training workshops and awareness campaigns. Improving their knowledge regarding the same may increase their awareness, resulting in better patient care.