Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) forms the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths globally. The major risk factors for HNC are tobacco, alcohol, and oral sex. This study aims to determine the prevalence of oral sex and alcohol drinking amongst a pilot sample of shisha smokers in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. This study also explored their knowledge of HNC as well as their attitude towards HNC education. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional pilot study of 45 shisha smokers in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. Study tool was a semi-structured questionnaire. Snowballing technique was used in recruiting the study participants.
Kanmodi, K. K., Mohammed, A. F., Omoleke, S. A., Njideka, N. J., Fagbule, O. F., Adesina, M. A., Aliyu, B. M., Abubakar, H. S., Ogundipe, P. A. & Iyadi, L. E.
