Tobacco-Free Community Coalitions: Opportunities for Enhancing Oral Cancer Prevention Programs

Judith G. Calhoun; Justine L. Kolker; Joan M. McGowan; Woosung Sohn; Amid I. Ismail

doi:10.1080/08858190902973093

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Tobacco-Free Community Coalitions: Opportunities for Enhancing Oral Cancer Prevention Programs

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Tobacco-Free Community Coalitions: Opportunities for Enhancing Oral Cancer Prevention Programs

Judith G. Calhoun, Justine L. Kolker, Joan M. McGowan, Woosung Sohn and Amid I. Ismail

Journal of cancer education, Vol.24(4), pp.275-279

01/01/2009

DOI: 10.1080/08858190902973093

PMID: 19838884

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Abstract

Background. This study identified oral cancer (OC) education and tobacco reduction collaboration within tobacco-free community coalitions (TFCC). Methods. Data from 4 TFCC were collected via educational intervention surveys and structured focused group Interviews. Results. Of the 52 participants, 96% were aware that tobacco products are risk factors for OC, yet 33% were unaware of the high OC impact locally. About 90% agreed that primary care providers and dentists should provide OC screenings and tobacco cessation. Conclusion. There is a need for provider endorsement and public demand for OC screenings. Opportunity exists for partnering and collaborative OC prevention with TFCC.

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Title: Subtitle: Tobacco-Free Community Coalitions: Opportunities for Enhancing Oral Cancer Prevention Programs
Creators: Judith G. Calhoun - University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Justine L. Kolker - University of Iowa
Joan M. McGowan - University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Woosung Sohn - University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Amid I. Ismail - University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of cancer education, Vol.24(4), pp.275-279
Publisher: Springer Nature
DOI: 10.1080/08858190902973093
PMID: 19838884
ISSN: 0885-8195
eISSN: 1543-0154
Number of pages: 5
Grant note: DE 14410-03 / National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/National Institutes of Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) R21DE014410 / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL &CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Language: English
Date published: 01/01/2009
Academic Unit: Operative Dentistry
Record Identifier: 9984367742102771

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