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Objective To examine the perceptions and understanding of in oral cancer among older male drinkers and smokers in the north east of England. Design Qualitative research using focus group discussions led to by an experienced moderator. Setting Residents of the north east of England in their community. Subjects Male alcohol drinkers and tobacco smokers over the age of 44 years and by socio-economic grouping. Results There is a lack of knowledge and understanding of the risk of oral cancer in this whole at-risk population sample. Even those who have direct contact with the disease profess ignorance. Information on health is perceived as confusing or distrusted. Much of this is linked to a fatalistic approach to serious illness. Conclusions There appears to be a large information gap to bridge, and we need to further understand the target group for oral cancer health promotion; and to use that knowledge to design effective health promotion initiatives.
Author(s): Lowry RJ; Craven MA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: BDJ
Year: 1999
Volume: 187
Issue: 12
Pages: 668-670
Print publication date: 25/12/1999
ISSN (print): 0007-0610
ISSN (electronic): 1476-5373
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
