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Nagaraj V, Priya S, Muthanandam S, Devi M, Giri U, Babu MA. Self-negligence and awareness among oral precancerous and cancer patients - A cross-sectional questionnaire study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023; 27:282-286. [PMID: 37854901 PMCID: PMC10581299 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_420_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Background The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) reports that India has the highest global prevalence of oral cancers. The incidence is significantly more in developing countries when compared to the developed countries. Early detection is key to increasing the survival rate of the patients. Important causes for this late diagnosis could be self-negligence, lack of patient awareness about the causes and asymptomatic and subtle clinical presentation of the lesions. Aim To assess the causes of self-neglect and awareness levels among oral cancer and pre-cancerous patients. Settings and Design A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among pre-cancerous and cancerous patients. Methods and Material A questionnaire with 16 closed-ended questions was framed relating to the causes of self-neglect and awareness of the patients. A total of 45 patients were selected by convenient sampling technique from the Institutional Tumour Board register of which 62 per cent were male patients and 38 per cent were female patients. Statistical Analysis Data analysis for demographic data, patients' awareness, and causes of self-neglect about precancer and cancer was done using SPSS Version 10. Results and Conclusions The present study concluded that the patients had adequate awareness that deleterious habits could lead to cancer but had a low level of awareness about the other causes of cancer, symptoms and management options available to treat cancer. The study result emphasizes that the government should plan for more cancer-screening camps in order to prevent the progression of cancer and to increase the awareness. (Reference I.D.: 2015-05006 for funding the project. ICMR).
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- Vezhavendhan Nagaraj
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, India
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- Private Practitioner, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chugh A, Kaur A, Bhardwaj P, Vishnoi JR, Joshi N, Kumar S, Chopane S, Kumar P. Gap areas in mitigation of oral cancer: A cross-sectional study evaluating awareness and knowledge of risk factors in oral cancer in a tertiary hospital. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2023; 14:27-34. [PMID: 37273436 PMCID: PMC10235728 DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_427_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Purpose and Objectives One of the main causes of the increasing oral cancer (OC) burden in India is a lack of awareness and a significant gap in knowledge about risk factors and symptomology of OC. Materials and Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness about OC among 500 random patients presenting for care at a tertiary hospital in western Rajasthan which serves a wide area of western, northern, and central Rajasthan. Results A total of 446 participants, among which 83.6% were males enrolled in the study. Much to our despair, the results showed 35.23% of the participants (P = 0.007) started their habit at age <15 years. Nearly 60.3% of the participants were well aware of the harmful temporary or permanent effects of the tobacco. Around 40.85% of the participants taking tobacco products were ignorant about their changes in the tissues (site of tobacco placement). TV and Radio (50.5%) were the main source of information of the ill effects of tobacco and form a major contribution in public awareness. More than 90% of the participants had read the warnings on the tobacco packets. No doubt participants have knowledge about the ill effects of tobacco still there was a lack in behavioral modifications for tobacco cessation, leading to nonsuccess in quitting, with actual nonunderstanding about the ill effects of tobacco and overall lack of belief in the tobacco control measures. Conclusion Our findings have found a gap in the awareness efforts of OC for the general population and will make public health professionals, clinicians, policymakers, and government a better judge and motivate them to strengthen existing national tobacco control efforts.
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- Ankita Chugh
- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- School of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Yang LC, Yang A, Chen LN, Firth N, Prabhu SR, Zachar J. Knowledge of Oral Cancer Amongst Dental Patients Attending Public Clinics in South East Queensland, Australia. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:924-931. [PMID: 33068265 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01901-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Patient knowledge of risk factors, signs and symptoms associated with oral cancers is crucial for increasing the likelihood of patient presentation for opportunistic screening and reducing delay in patient appraisal for early detection. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of oral cancer and to ascertain socio-demographic factors that influence knowledge amongst adult dental patients attending public clinics in Brisbane, Australia. A convenience sample of 213 adult dental patients who attended the Herston and Stafford public health clinics in Brisbane, Australia, between July and August 2019 participated in the self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate analyses were performed to identify predictors for oral cancer knowledge. Patients were well informed of smoking as a risk factor (n = 135; 84.4%), whereas only 53.8% (n = 82) of participants agreed that heavy alcohol consumption was a risk factor. A larger proportion of participants identified difficulty of moving the tongue (n = 79; 49.4%) and pain on swallowing (n = 72; 45.0%) compared to the proportion who identified fixed red patches (n = 61; 38.1%) and fixed white patches (n = 57; 35.6%) as a sign or symptom. Education level and gender were significant knowledge predictors for alcohol (p = 0.01), old age (p = 0.008) and family history (p = 0.004) as a risk factors for oral cancer. Those with a family history of cancer were more likely to identify a red patch (p = 0.02), bleeding gums (p = 0.001) and altered sensation (p = 0.023) as a sign or symptom of oral cancer. Overall, patient knowledge was greater for risk factors than for signs and symptoms for oral cancer. Symptoms associated with later stages of cancer were recognised by a greater proportion of patients compared to early stages of oral cancer. These results indicate the need for targeted public health initiatives to improve patient knowledge.
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- Li-Chen Yang
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Using the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Design to Investigate Dental Patients' Perceptions and Needs Concerning Oral Cancer Information, Examination, Prevention and Behavior. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147562. [PMID: 34300012 PMCID: PMC8307210 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate dental patients’ behavior, thoughts, opinions and needs for oral cancer information, and dentists’ behavior regarding prevention and examination of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: This study utilized an exploratory sequential mixed methods design. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted for forty dental patients of both sexes. Based on the qualitative analysis, a structured questionnaire was developed and distributed among the participants. Data were analyzed for 315 participants to quantify their thoughts, needs, behavior and behavior expected from dentists regarding oral cancer. Frequency, percentages and cumulative percentages were calculated. Results: This study reveals that patients’ oral cancer knowledge levels were adequate, but most reported that their dentist had never examined them for oral cancer. Additionally, the participants had never performed self-examinations for oral cancer, nor were they aware of the possibility of doing so. Participants showed a preference for being examined and educated by their dentist about oral cancer and believed it would help early detection. Conclusions: The study participants are aware of oral cancer and its risk factors. The practice of oral cancer examinations and patient education of its risk factors by dental practitioners is limited. Patients feel a need for more attention to be paid to oral cancer examinations, preventive measures and targeted information on oral cancer risk factors.
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Bhat PK, Sushma SG, Jayachandra MY, Aruna CN, Murthy M. Awareness about oral cancer among nonhealth professional students - A cross-sectional study in Bengaluru city. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021; 24:492-498. [PMID: 33967486 PMCID: PMC8083434 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_304_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aim Oral cancer is one of the most life-threatening conditions, early diagnosis of which greatly increases the probability of cure and survival rates. Knowledge regarding risk factors and early signs among the nonhealth professionals which help in early detection prevention and of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the awareness about tobacco use among nonhealth professional students in Bangalore city. Methodology A cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness about oral cancer among 800 nonhealth professional students in Bengaluru city. A self-administered questionnaire containing 26 questions pertaining to awareness, signs, symptoms and risk factors of tobacco use was administered to the students. Results The results revealed that the majority of the students (55.5%) were aware about oral cancer but have less knowledge in terms of its signs and symptoms of oral cancer. The main source for information pertaining to oral cancer was obtained from mass media, i.e., TV, radio and social media (21.5%). Conclusion The study reveals that there is a need for education and raise awareness about oral cancer among nonhealth professional students.
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- Padma K Bhat
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, General Dental Practitioner, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Nocini R, Capocasale G, Marchioni D, Zotti F. A Snapshot of Knowledge about Oral Cancer in Italy: A 505 Person Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E4889. [PMID: 32645880 PMCID: PMC7370055 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objectives: Patients' knowledge about oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) plays an important role in primary prevention, early diagnosis, and prognosis and survival rate. The aim of this study was to assess OSCC awareness attitudes among general population in order to provide information for educational interventions. Methods: A survey delivered as a web-based questionnaire was submitted to 505 subjects (aged from 18 to 76 years) in Italy, and the answers collected were statistically analyzed. Information was collected about existence, incidence, features of lesions, risk factors of oral cancer, and self-inspection habits, together with details about professional reference figures and preventive behaviors. Results: Chi-square tests of independence with adjusted standardized residuals highlighted correlations between population features (age, gender, educational attainment, provenance, medical relationship, or previous diagnoses of oral cancer in family) and knowledge about oral cancer. Conclusions: Knowledge about OSCC among the Italian population is limited, and it might be advisable to implement nudging and sensitive customized campaigns in order to promote awareness and therefore improve the prognosis of this disease.
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- Riccardo Nocini
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy; (R.N.); (D.M.)
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- Section of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy; (R.N.); (D.M.)
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- Section of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy;
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Prado NS, Bonan RF, Leonel AC, Castro UF, Carvalho EJ, Silveira FM, Perez DE. Awareness on oral cancer among patients attending dental school clinics in Brazil. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2020; 25:e89-e95. [PMID: 31880286 PMCID: PMC6982986 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.23207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Oral cancer is considered a public health problem worldwide. Dental schools may play an important role in educating patients about oral cancer. This study aimed at evaluating the knowledge of patients attending clinics at two dental schools in Brazil.
Material and Methods From March 2017 to April 2017, 251 patients who were attending clinics at two dental schools in Recife, Brazil, were included in the study. Patients were contacted in the waiting rooms of the clinic. Each participant completed a self-administered questionnaire, which consists of 21 questions, including socio-demographic and specific information on the disease. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and a chi-square test (with a 5% significance level) was used to assess the correlation between the variables, education and family income and other variables.
Results Most participants were women (64.9%) with a mean age of 42.72 years. Most participants were knowledgeable about oral cancer and identified tobacco use (48.6%), alcohol consumption (25.1%), and solar radiation (12%) as the primary risk factors for the disease. Only 36.7% of the participants reported having received counselling on oral cancer, of which 18.3% received the information from a dentist. All patients with an income higher than six minimum wages were aware about oral cancer (p = 0.001).
Conclusions These findings emphasize the importance of educational programs in dental schools as well providing integrated services for patients seeking care at school clinics, including population’s awareness on oral cancer. Key words:Dental school, knowledge, oral cancer, oral health education, patient education.
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- N-S Prado
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, School of Dentistry Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry, Oral Pathology Section 4ª Travessa Professor Artur de Sá, s/n Cidade Universitária. 50740-521. Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Wimardhani YS, Warnakulasuriya S, Subita GP, Soegyanto AI, Pradono SA, Patoni N. Public awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE AND CLINICAL DENTISTRY 2019; 10:e12379. [PMID: 30499194 DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of the present study was to investigate the awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia, and explore the factors influencing it. METHODS A previously-tested questionnaire on 1000 adults in Jakarta was used in the present study. The data included sociodemographic factors and answers to assess the awareness of oral cancer, early signs and symptoms, risks factors, lifestyles, and history of dental visits. RESULTS Only 53.2% of participants were aware of oral cancer. The level of awareness significantly differed by level of education, occupation, and experience of dental visits. Only 30% of patients had been asked about their tobacco and alcohol habits, and had been informed about the hazards of these by their dentists. All of the smokers knew that tobacco increased the risk for oral cancer. However, only a few participants considered alcohol, betel quid chewing, UV light exposure, poor diet, and genetics to play role in the development of oral cancer. Health warnings were the main source of information about oral cancer; the role of health professionals is still quite low and needs to be emphasized. CONCLUSION Oral cancer awareness is still low among adults in Jakarta; this finding was consistent with other studies conducted in Asia. Educational material suited to particular communities is warranted.
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- Yuniardini S Wimardhani
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
- World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer, London, UK
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Oral Medicine Residency Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Meena JK, Verma A, Upadhyay SK. Opportunistic Screening for Detection and Socio-epidemiological Risk Assessment of Oral Cancer Patients in Rural Jodhpur, India. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_90_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: Globally, India has a high burden (20%) of oral cancer with 1% prevalence of premalignant lesions. Most cases are attributed to modifiable risk factors such as substance abuse (tobacco and alcohol), dietary deficiencies, and environmental exposures (solar radiation and air pollution) aggravated by delayed detection and care especially in rural areas. Objective: The objective of the study was to study the risk factors of oral cancer pathogenesis among the rural residents of Jodhpur, India, through opportunistic oral screening approach at primary care facilities. Methodology: An unmatched case–control study was done at two randomly chosen rural health centres in Jodhpur, India. A total of 84 cases and 168 controls were included during 6 months study period (2016). Randomly selected outpatient department attendees were interviewed and screened for oral cancer and premalignant lesions. A structured questionnaire interview along with comprehensive oral, head and neck examination was conducted. Data were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression, and confidentiality of data was maintained. Results: The majority of the study participants were rural residents (82.9%) with poor socioeconomic status. Opportunistic oral screening revealed a variety of cancerous and precancerous lesions. Most common case pathologies were submucosal fibrosis (40.5%), inadequate mouth opening (35.7%), cheek bites (28.6%), leukoplakia (23.8%) etc. Multivariate analysis suggested that tobacco intake (adjusted odds ratio = 13.6, P ≤ 0.01) dietary deficiency (7.4, <0.01), oral sepsis (7.0, <0.01), oral lesions (6.8, <0.01), and sun radiation exposure (9.5, <0.01) were significantly associated with oral cancer pathology. Conclusion: The study provides strong evidence that tobacco, dietary deficiency, oral sepsis and lesions, and sun radiation exposure are independent risk factors for oral cancer. It also reiterates the importance and application of opportunistic oral cancer screening at primary care level.
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- Jitendra Kumar Meena
- Department of Community Medicine, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur
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- Department of Community Medicine, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Shimpi N, Jethwani M, Bharatkumar A, Chyou PH, Glurich I, Acharya A. Patient awareness/knowledge towards oral cancer: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Oral Health 2018; 18:86. [PMID: 29764414 PMCID: PMC5952627 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-018-0539-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Oral cancer (OC) is associated with multiple risk factors and high mortality rates and substantially contributes to the global cancer burden despite being highly preventable. This cross-sectional study sought to assess current knowledge, awareness, and behaviors of patients in rural communities surrounding OC risk. Methods An anonymous 21-question survey was distributed to patients in waiting rooms of a large integrated medical-dental health system serving north-central Wisconsin. Survey results were summarized via descriptive statistics. Odds ratios surrounding health literacy on OC risk factors were obtained using unconditional univariate logistic regression analysis. Results Of 504 dental and 306 medical patients completing the survey, 62.2% were female, Caucasian/White (92%) with 41% having a ≤ high school diploma/equivalent. Current smoker/smokeless tobacco use was reported by 34%, while 39% reported former tobacco exposure. Alcohol use was reported by 54% of respondents at the following frequencies: < once/week, (35%); 1–2 times/week, (16%); 3–4 times/week, (6%); 5–6 times/week, (2%); and daily, (23%). Knowledge about tobacco and alcohol use and increased OC risk was reported by 94 and 40%, respectively. About 50% reported knowledgeability regarding cancer-associated symptomology. Tobacco cessation was reported by 20% of responders. Receipt of education on OC from healthcare providers and human papilloma virus links to OC causation was reported by 38 and 21%, respectively. Conclusion Patients who smoked > 20+ cigarettes per day were more knowledgeable about tobacco and OC risk compared to non-smokers and those who smoked ≤ 19 cigarettes/day (p = 0.0647). Patients who were alcohol consumers exhibited higher knowledgeability surrounding increased OC risk with alcohol and tobacco exposures compared to alcohol abstainers (p = 0.06). We concluded that patients recognized links between tobacco and OC risk but demonstrated lower knowledge of other causal factors. Strategic patient education by providers could increase awareness of OC risk. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12903-018-0539-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Neel Shimpi
- Center for Oral and Systemic Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America.,Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc., 1307 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America.,Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc., 1307 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America
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- Office of Research Computing and Analytics, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America. .,Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc., 1307 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America. .,Office of Research Computing and Analytics, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, 54449, WI, United States of America.
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Oteri G, Panzarella V, Marcianò A, Di Fede O, Maniscalco L, Peditto M, Campisi G. Appropriateness in Dentistry: A Survey Discovers Improper Procedures in Oral Medicine and Surgery. Int J Dent 2018; 2018:3245324. [PMID: 30123271 PMCID: PMC6079469 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3245324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess appropriateness of diagnostic exams, treatments, and procedures among Italian dental practitioners. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire with multiple responses on topics of dentistry and oral medicine was administered to a sample of 198 Italian dental practitioners. Information on characteristics of the respondents was also collected. Descriptive statistics and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) were applied. Data were analyzed using R software (version 3.3.2). RESULTS The survey respondents included Doctors of Medicine (MD) (54/198 = 27%) with or without specialty in dentistry (33% versus 67%), Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS) (144/198 = 73%), DDS with specialty in orthodontics (7%), and DDS with specialty in oral surgery (4%). Mandatory procedures in dental and oral medicine education and training include (a) prescription of antibiotics before/after oral surgery procedures; (b) prevention strategies for oral cancer, and (c) prescription of dental X-ray examinations (41%, 52%, and 48%, resp.). CONCLUSION On examining the results of the survey, it is evident that information and implementation of the above mentioned procedures are crucially needed. Our results confirm the necessity to reduce inappropriate practices in dentistry, implementing formation and information, leading to correct prescriptions, and optimizing patients' oral health. This coincides with the Italian Slow Medicine program entitled "Fare di più non significa fare meglio-Choosing Wisely Italy," which has also motivated this study.
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- Giacomo Oteri
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria University Hospital “Gaetano Martino”, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Sensorineural and Movement Surgery, Oral Medicine and Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs, University of Palermo, via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria University Hospital “Gaetano Martino”, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, via Liborio Giuffrè 5, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Sensorineural and Movement Surgery, Oral Medicine and Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs, University of Palermo, via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria University Hospital “Gaetano Martino”, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, via Liborio Giuffrè 5, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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Joseph BK, Ali MA, Sundaram DB. Awareness of Mouth Cancer Among Adult Dental Patients Attending the Kuwait University Dental School Clinic. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:340-345. [PMID: 27631717 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-016-1110-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In Kuwait, the age-standardized incidence rate (per 100,000) for oral cancer is 1.5 and the mortality rate is 0.4. Early detection of oral cancer combined with appropriate treatment greatly improves the chances of cure and the quality of life. However, little is known about patient awareness of this disease and the ability to identify early signs, particularly among high-risk groups. Hence, the aim of this study is to assess dental patients' awareness and knowledge of mouth cancer and beliefs and perceptions about risk factors. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from a convenience sample of outpatients attending the dental admission clinic. The questionnaire included questions to ascertain information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of risk factors, and signs of oral cancer as well as sources of information regarding the same. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows 19.0. A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed out of which 136 completed questionnaires were returned and used for the study. The mean knowledge score for oral cancer risk factors was found to be 5.2 ± 2.7 out of ten while that of signs and symptoms was 3.4 ± 2.7 out of eight. When the knowledge of risk factors of oral cancer was taken into consideration along with variables, significant difference was seen only in sex with women having better knowledge (p = 0.03). Knowledge about signs and symptoms of oral cancer revealed a highly significant difference with the level of education (p = 0.03). Family, friends, and colleagues were mentioned as the main source of information regarding oral cancer. Our findings suggest that knowledge regarding oral cancer risk factors, signs, and symptoms was found to be lacking among the dental patients which emphasizes the need for patient education at the dental centers as well as public awareness programs.
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- Bobby K Joseph
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, P.O. Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait.
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, P.O. Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, P.O. Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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Galvão-Moreira LV, da Cruz MCFN. Screening and early detection of oral cancer: current controversies. Acta Odontol Scand 2017; 75:361-365. [PMID: 28447861 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1316868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Some evidence suggests that the early detection of oral cancer (OC) during surveillance might improve survival rates. In addition to this, interventions aimed at enhancing public awareness and knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of OC are thought to decrease the burden of disease. Nevertheless, there is much controversy with regard to the cost-effectiveness of population-based strategies for OC screening. Here, we present and briefly discuss timely findings that have put under scrutiny the applicability of approaches targeted at the early identification of patients with OC.
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Al-Maweri SA, Al-Soneidar WA, Dhaifullah E, Halboub ES, Tarakji B. Oral Cancer: Awareness and Knowledge Among Dental Patients in Riyadh. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2017; 32:308-313. [PMID: 26423059 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0924-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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More than 50 % of oral cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages. Public knowledge about oral cancer can help in prevention and early detection of the disease. The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of awareness and knowledge about signs and risk factors of oral cancer among dental patients in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 1410 randomly selected patients attending dental departments within public hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. The study revealed that only 62.4 % were aware of oral cancer. Some 68.2 and 56.5 %, respectively, were able to correctly identify tobacco and alcohol as risk factors. More than two thirds of subjects had no knowledge about any signs of oral cancer. Participants with lower than university education were significantly less aware, and had much less knowledge, of the signs and risk factors of oral cancer. The knowledge regarding oral cancer among Saudi dental patients is alarmingly low. Interventions to improve public knowledge about oral cancer and attitudes towards early diagnosis and treatment are urgently indicated.
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- Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, 11691, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
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- Department of Health Policy and Administration, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, 11691, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, 11691, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Babiker TM, Osman KAA, Mohamed SA, Mohamed MA, Almahdi HM. Oral Cancer Awareness Among Dental Patients in Omdurman, Sudan: a cross-sectional Study. BMC Oral Health 2017; 17:69. [PMID: 28335762 PMCID: PMC5364606 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-017-0351-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2016] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Oral cancer is a preventable disease. Its occurrence is mostly due to lifestyle. In Sudan, the use of smokeless tobacco (Toombak) has long been linked to oral cancer. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer may well aid in early diagnosis and treatment. This is bound to result in increasing survival rates, as well as reducing the oral cancer burden on the society. This study aimed to assess oral cancer awareness regarding knowledge of signs, symptoms, risk factors and sources of the information. Furthermore, it attempts to evaluate attitudes towards oral cancer screening and any previous experience of screening, amongst dental patients attending University of Science and Technology (UST) Dental Teaching Hospital. Omdurman, Sudan. Methods A hospital based cross-sectional study, interviewer-administered questionnaire was conducted amongst 500 adult patients attending the UST Dental Hospital during 2015. Results A total of 57.7% (286) of the individuals demonstrated good knowledge of signs and symptoms, whereas 49% (139) expressed good knowledge of risk factors of oral cancer. For the majority of the individuals 66.1% (290), the most common source of information about oral cancer was from the media, while 33.9% individuals (149), obtained knowledge from direct contact of health workers. The overwhelming majority, 93.2% (466) never screened for oral cancer despite their positive attitude towards it 66.4% (332). Knowledge of risk factors associated significantly with those reported positive attitude towards oral cancer screening and those reported direct contact with health workers as a source of information, (p ≤ 0.001). Moreover, females and those living in urban districts scores higher than their counterpart in knowledge of risk factor of oral cancer. In addition, those employed 58.6% (280) and 62.8% (164) with correct believes about oral cancer showed significant association with positive knowledge of signs and symptoms (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions Awareness levels, knowledge of risk factors and identifying early signs and symptoms of oral cancer necessitate the need for more structured preventive programs using media. Dentists and health workers should do more because they have a pivotal role in early diagnosis by performing oral cancer screening, raising levels of knowledge and in rectifying misconceptions about oral cancer. This would entail a reduction in high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with oral cancer. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12903-017-0351-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Pippi R, Vita M, Alvaro R, Di Paolo C. How Much Do Italian Patients in Supportive Periodontal Therapy Know about the Role of Smoking in Oral Health and What is Their Lifestyle? J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2017; 7:279-291. [PMID: 29026701 PMCID: PMC5629857 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_75_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The level of awareness of patients receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) concerning the role of smoking as a risk factor for oral health was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire was administered to 158 patients previously treated for periodontitis in four periodontally oriented private dental offices in Rome. The generalized linear model was used to test the simultaneous effect of questions posed to all patients. Fisher's exact test was used to verify significant associations among qualitative variables. RESULTS Only 53.79% of the total sample referred having been informed by the dentist/hygienist about smoking as an oral health risk factor. About 40% of patients did not know that oral cancer exists and only 36.08% of them reported being informed about it by their own dentist/hygienist. Females are significantly less frequent among ex-smokers than among smokers. Nonsmokers were on periodontal supportive therapy for a longer period than smokers. Patients who started smoking later found harder to quit smoking than those who started earlier. CONCLUSION Awareness of patients in SPT about health risks related to smoking does not assume a change in their harmful behavior. Among oral health professionals, there is not yet a widespread awareness of the importance of their role in increasing patient's motivation to quit.
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- Roberto Pippi
- Department of Odontostomatological and Maxillo Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy,Address for correspondence: Prof. Roberto Pippi, Department of Odontostomatolgical and Maxillo Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy. E-mail:
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- Department of Odontostomatological and Maxillo Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Razavi SM, Tahani B, Nouri S, Khazaei A. Oral Cancer Knowledge and Practice among Dental Patients and their Attitude Towards Tobacco Cessation in Iran. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015. [PMID: 26225691 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.13.5439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the main causes of delay in diagnosis of oral cancer is lack of awareness about aetiology and symptoms among the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of patients regarding oral cancer and their attitude towards tobacco cessation. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was carried out in Isfahan-Iran in 2014. A 29-item self-administrated questionnaire was designed and piloted and distributed to patients attending dental clinics. Questions were focused on awareness about oral cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, places in the mouth which are more susceptible and attitude toward tobacco cessation. Chi-square, T-test, ANOVA and logistic regression tests were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS A total of 546 valid completed questionnaires were obtained. The mean knowledge score of patients was 4.1(±2.7) out of 13. Some 80% of patients did not know about early manifestations of oral cancer. Only 18% knew the most likely sites of oral cancer. Only 43.1% and 65.2% of patients reported alcohol and tobacco consumption as the main risk factors but they had a fair knowledge about other risk factors. There was no significant difference in Knowledge level between patients regarding their sex, educational levels and age. Most patents (90%) expected their dentists to warn them about the harmful effects of smoking and showed willingness to quit if recommended. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge about oral cancer was found to be quite low. It seems necessary to increase the level of public awareness using educational programs with cooperation of dentists in tobacco cessation programs.
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- Sayed Mohammad Razavi
- Dental Implant Research Center, Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran E-mail :
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Frydrych AM, Slack-Smith LM, Park JH, Smith AC. Expertise regarding dental management of oral cancer patients receiving radiation therapy among Western Australian dentists. Open Dent J 2012; 6:197-207. [PMID: 23284592 PMCID: PMC3529396 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601206010197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2012] [Revised: 09/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Dental care forms an important part of the multidisciplinary management of oral cancer patients. The aim of this study was to examine actual and self-perceived knowledge and clinical expertise regarding dental management of oral cancer patients receiving radiation therapy among Western Australian general dentists. MATERIALS AND METHODS An invitation to participate in a web-based questionnaire was emailed to 1095 dentists registered with the Australian Dental Association (ADA), WA branch. To assess dentists' knowledge and expertise, actual and perceived knowledge was investigated. Information regarding type of practice, practice location, year of graduation and number of oral cancer patients treated in the preceding 12 months was also obtained. RESULTS One hundred and ninety one dentists responded to the survey. General dentists who took part in the study appeared to possess some knowledge regarding dental management of oral cancer patients treated with radiation therapy. The majority of responders however identified deficiencies in their knowledge and willingness to participate in continuing education programs. CONCLUSION In view of the rising incidence of oral cancer in Western Australia, efforts should be made to provide more clinically relevant training to dentists in this area.
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- AM Frydrych
- School of Dentistry, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia
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Srikanth Reddy B, Doshi D, Padma Reddy M, Kulkarni S, Gaffar A, Ram Reddy V. Oral cancer awareness and knowledge among dental patients in South India. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2012; 40:521-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2011.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2011] [Revised: 09/02/2011] [Accepted: 09/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Villa A, Kreimer AR, Polimeni A, Cicciù D, Strohmenger L, Gherlone E, Abati S. Self-reported oral hygiene habits among dental patients in Italy. Med Princ Pract 2012; 21:452-6. [PMID: 22488025 PMCID: PMC6902256 DOI: 10.1159/000336786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this survey was to assess oral hygiene habits and compliance with guidelines for good oral health set forth by the Italian Ministry of Health (IMH). SUBJECTS AND METHODS A sample of 2,200 self-administered questionnaires was sent to four dental clinics across Italy to assess sociodemographic information, oral hygiene habits, frequency of dental visits and services received at previous visits among a population of adult patients. RESULTS Of the 2,200 questionnaires, 1,201 (54.6%) were returned. Findings showed that full compliance with the IMH recommendations was low (12%): a small number of patients (n = 223, 18.6%) visited a dentist every 6 months and only 256 (23.5%) brushed their teeth at least twice a day. CONCLUSION Our data showed that regular attendance (at least 1 visit/year) at dental clinics for routine check-up and brushing teeth at least twice a day were poor. Therefore, we recommend that clinicians educate and motivate their patients about the benefits of healthy oral hygiene practices.
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- Alessandro Villa
- Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Md, USA.
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BACKGROUND Most studies regarding xerostomia focus on elderly people. Therefore, the authors conducted a study of dental patients 18 years or older to determine the prevalence of self-reported xerostomia and associated risk factors. METHODS The authors sent a total of 2,200 questionnaires to four dental clinics to assess patients' self-reported xerostomia. They also collected sociodemographic data and information regarding personal behavior. They used logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95 percent confidence intervals (CI) to explore the relationship between self-reported xerostomia and risk factors that reasonably might be expected to be associated with self-reported xerostomia. RESULTS The overall prevalence of xerostomia in participants was 7 percent. Participants with burning-mouth sensations were associated with having higher odds of experiencing dry mouth (OR, 2.1; 95 percent CI, 0.9-5.2). Participants 51 years or older were significantly more likely to report having dry mouth than were younger participants (P < .04). The prevalence of self-reported xerostomia increased with increasing numbers of medications patients reported using. CONCLUSION The authors found that medication use and age were highly significant risk factors for dental patients reporting xerostomia. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Clinicians should interview their patients carefully regarding their use of medications and provide proper oral health care to improve xerostomia resulting from medication use.
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Villa A, Villa C, Abati S. Oral cancer and oral erythroplakia: an update and implication for clinicians. Aust Dent J 2011; 56:253-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01337.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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