Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among patients with oral cancer in the selected tertiary care institutes in Sri Lanka: a combined cross-sectional and case-control study

Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among patients with oral cancer in the selected tertiary care institutes in Sri Lanka: a combined cross-sectional and case-control study

Introduction Oral cancer represents the most prevalent malignancy among Sri Lankan males. This aggressive disease is associated with significant psychological distress, driven by disfigurement and impairments of vital functions.While the detrimental impact of psychological distress on patients with...

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Main Authors:	Nadisha Ratnasekera, Irosha Perera, Pushpakumara Kandapola Arachchige, Sumeth Perera, Prasanna Jayasekara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-04-01
Series:	BMJ Public Health
Online Access:	https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/3/1/e001638.full
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