Objectives: To assess awareness, risk perception, and preventive behaviors regarding oral cancer among adults. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 52 participants using a structured and pre-validated questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were applied. Results: Most participants (94.2%) were aware of oral cancer. Tobacco was identified as a major risk factor by 90.4%. Only 17.3% visited dentists regularly. Significant association was found between tobacco use and awareness ( P = 0.004). Conclusion: Although awareness levels were high, preventive practices such as regular dental visits were low. Community-based awareness programs are recommended.
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