Awareness of patients about existing oral precancerous lesions/conditions in Nashik city of Maharashtra

Ahire, Bhushan Sukdeo; Bhoosreddy, Ajay R; Bhoosreddy, Seema; Pandharbale, Atul A; Kunte, Varun R; Shinde, Manila R

doi:10.4103/2319-5932.181897

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“…A questionnaire was prepared and given to patients along with the consent and they responded accordingly. [ 18 ] In the current study, the average age of patients having OPLs was 43.31. Out of 230 patients who responded in the category of smoking habits, 44.3% responded on cigarettes while out of 848 patients who responded in the non-smoking category, 57.9% were inclined to pan masala.…”

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“…78.6% of patients were unaware of this condition which is a very serious topic of concern. Similarly, a survey conducted in 2016 by Ahire[ 18 ] reported that the patients reported to their department their knowledge and awareness regarding oral premalignant lesions were found to be low. Muthanandam et al .,[ 25 ] 2021 conducted a questionnaire-based study on the Narikuravar population of Pondicherry to assess their knowledge and awareness about pre-cancer and cancer and found that almost 100% populations were unaware of its signs and symptoms and the consequences of precancerous lesions.…”

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness among North Indian populations about oral precancerous lesions (OPL): A cross-sectional survey study

Tiwari,

Singh,

Chaurasia

et al. 2023

National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery

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Background: A precancerous lesion is a morphologically altered tissue in which oral cancer is more likely to occur than its apparently normal counterpart. They are quite common in the Indian population due to the habitual habit of chewing tobacco. The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of oral precancerous lesions by a questionnaire-based survey among the study subjects having been diagnosed with it. Methods: In this descriptive study, a structured questionnaire having 11 survey questions has been used to record the response from study subjects who have been diagnosed and reported for treatment for oral premalignant lesions in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. A total of 1013 study subjects were assessed for awareness about OPL and its consequences. Results: 44.3% of the study population was addicted to smoking tobacco (cigarettes) while 57.9% of study subjects were addicted to non-smoking tobacco (Pan masala). The reason behind their addiction was reported to be stress (54.9%) and workload (25.3%). Most of the study subjects were diagnosed with oral sub-mucous fibrosis (53.4%). 78.6% of study subjects diagnosed with OPL were not aware of it and 94% were willing to quit the addiction. Conclusion: The awareness about OPL among patients was found to be low. Although many wanted to quit their addiction to smoking and chewing tobacco but were unable to do so. So it is a need for time to develop a national policy on tobacco use and related diseases. This policy will definitely reduce the burden of oral premalignant lesions and oral cancer in Indian population.

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness among North Indian populations about oral precancerous lesions (OPL): A cross-sectional survey study

Tiwari,

Singh,

Chaurasia

et al. 2023

National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery

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“…The Jordanian study revealed that low awareness of SCC is due to the low knowledge and level of dental education for SCC signs and risk factors and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of SCC at 24.1% in male patients with smoking and alcohol, aged> 40 years [21]. While other studies in India also showed a low awareness of patients to check into the hospital related to pre-cancerous lesions by 50% [22].…”

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“…Efforts can be made to improve patient knowledge by providing sufficient information through mass media such as; television, newspapers, posters and internet. It also improves the knowledge of dentists against oral cancer through training and can be applied to be delivered to patients who visit in practice [21,22].…”

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Lack of Awareness and Self-Neglect in a Patient with Suspicious Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Case Report

Reza¹,

Yudoyono²,

Subita³

2018

Proceedings of the International Dental Conference of Sumatera Utara 2017 (IDCSU 2017)

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Chronic gingivitis and radix also founded. For the management, patient was given the information about SCC and motivation involving her family also oral hygiene care instructions. Then the patient was referred to an Oncologist and administered of chlorine dioxide mouthwash and multivitamin. Cytological was performed and malignant squamous cells were discovered. After tumor excision, the patient refused chemotherapy, but unfortunately, she died seven months later. As a conclusion, lack of awareness and self-neglect in SCC is reflected by the extent of the tumor and it requires more aggressive treatment which tailored to patient's condition and involves co-operation of other competent colleagues.

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Awareness of patients about existing oral precancerous lesions/conditions in Nashik city of Maharashtra

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness among North Indian populations about oral precancerous lesions (OPL): A cross-sectional survey study

Assessment of knowledge and awareness among North Indian populations about oral precancerous lesions (OPL): A cross-sectional survey study

Lack of Awareness and Self-Neglect in a Patient with Suspicious Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Case Report

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