Frequency (n)

Percent (%)

Whichone(s) of the following do you think can cause oral cancer^*

Smoking

214

80.8

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

46

17.4

Consuming acid-containing beverages

68

25.7

Poor oral hygiene

134

50.6

Consuming hot food and beverages

52

19.6

Alcohol-containing mouth washes

48

18.1

Dentures that do not fit properly in the mouth

51

19.2

Consuming alcohol

130

49.1

Sun light

14

5.3

Poor diet

85

32.1

Bruksism

29

10.9

Genetic factors

102

38.5

Infection

142

53.6

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

45

17

Do you know that smoking can cause oral cancer?

Yes

210

76.1

No

66

23.9

Do you know that consuming alcohol can lead to oral cancer?

Yes

149

54

No

127

46

Which one(s) of the following do you think may be useful in preventing oral cancer?^*

Quitting smoking

241

90.6

Avoiding passive smoking

105

39.5

Notifying your dentist when your dentures do not fit properly

100

37.6

Quitting alcohol consuming

187

70.3

Regular brushing

185

69.5

Knowing that smoking and alcohol use can cause oral cancer

None can cause oral cancer

56

20.3

Only alcohol consumption can cause oral cancer

10

3.6

Only smoking can cause oral cancer

71

25.7

Both can cause oral cancer

139

50.4