1.Exploring help-seeking behaviour of South Asian oral cancer patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the cognitive, affective and behavioural responses to the discovery of oral cancer in people of South Asian origin living in the UK
IRAS ID
258581
Contact name
Martin Cartwright
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
City, University of London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 31 days
Research summary
Oral cancer (OCa) rates have increased over the last 20 years. Early diagnosis of OCa increases chances of survival by up to 90%. In South Asian communities living in the UK, smokeless tobacco such as betal quid (gutkha), paan and chewing tobacco have become popular, however these products put individuals at significant risk of OCa. The aim of this study is to explore the qualitative views of South Asian OCa patients to understand how they interpret their symptoms, their beliefs about symptoms, their personal help-seeking behaviour and knowledge about OCa in order to improve early diagnosis of oral cancer and prevent barriers to accessing care. The research will involve one semi-structured interview lasting around half an hour, with questions based on patients first reaction to discovery of oral symptoms up until when they decided to seek help from a health professional and their knowledge of OCa.
REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/1238
Date of REC Opinion
29 Jul 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion