Joseph L. Riley|Elizabeth A. Pomery|Virginia J. Dodd|Keith E. Muller|Yi Guo|Henrietta L. Logan
Disparities in Knowledge of Mouth or Throat Cancer Among Rural Floridians
University of Florida|University of Florida|University of Florida|University of Florida Health|University of Florida Health|University of Florida
abstract objective aim study examine risk factors reduced mouth throat cancer mtc knowledge using sample rural north floridian adults methods telephone interviews conducted across rural census tracts throughout north florida 20092010 using survey adapted cultural appropriateness sample consisted 2393 individuals 1059 males 1334 females 1681 whites 712 blacks findings 9 study respondents indicated heard mtc however 12 endorsed knowing lot higher education levels health literacy indicated mtc knowledge among female participants whites knowledge blacks 19 among black participants males knowledge females 17 conversely greater concern mtc associated lower education levels health literacy financial status higher depression scores awareness excessive sun exposure risk factor mtc lower earlier studies using urban samples conclusions study adds literature mtc knowledge concern sample drawn exclusively rural populations north florida group highest mtc morbidity mortality unanticipated finding blacks concerned white rural counterparts study also first report depression associated increased concern mtc goal persuade atrisk groups obtain mtc screenings goal reducing disparities mtc whenever occur