Comparative study of knowledge about oral cancer among undergraduate dental students

Silva, Samara Ribeiro da; Juliano, Yára; Novo, Neil Ferreira; Weinfeld, Ilan

doi:10.1590/s1679-45082016ao3729

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“…Tobacco use and alcohol abuse have been identified as prominent aetiologies for oral cancer 4,[17][18][19]20 . Both groups in the present study were aware that these two parameters are positive risk factors, but students who had studied oral medicine were more certain of these factors, which is concordant with the results of previous studies 21,22 .…”

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Impact of oral medicine training on oral cancer-related knowledge among undergraduate dental students

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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes regarding potentially malignant oral lesions and oral cancer among undergraduate dental students with or without training in the oral medicine. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess all undergraduate dental student (1st to 5th year) in two private universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil. A structured questionnaire about knowledge regarding potentially malignant oral lesions, continuing education, and different approaches to diagnosis was administered to dental students with or without training in the oral medicine discipline between May and July 2015. Descriptive statistics were obtained, and the data were analyzed using a chi-square test to compare knowledge in dental students. Results: A total of 662 undergraduate dental students were invited to participate, and the response rate was 97.6% (n = 646). Of the responders, 472 were female (73.1%), 168 were male (26.0%), and 6 did not declare what sex they were (0.9%). Undergraduate dental students who had previously studied oral medicine tended to report that they always perform complete intraoral examination (76.3%) and identified alcohol (87%) and tobacco consumption (97%) and sun exposure (80%) as major risk factors for developing oral cancer. While students who had not yet studied oral medicine poorly identified these factors. Students who had previously studied the discipline did not identify cheilitis actinica (26%) and erythroplakia (32%) as potentially malignant lesions. Only, 32.6% of dental students participate in continuing education during the past year. Conclusions: Dental students trained in the oral medicine discipline exhibited satisfactory knowledge necessary for the prevention and early identification of potentially malignant oral lesions and oral cancer. Continuing education during undergraduate and after academic training is very important.

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“…In the present study, the average knowledge of OC and its risk factors among last year students, interns and faculty members is at a moderate level; 20.2 ± 3.6, with no significant difference between them. The findings of the present study are in line with findings reported in the literature in regard to dental-students’ and dentists’ knowledge of diagnostics, clinical aspects, risk factors and prevention of OC ( 22 - 24 ).…”

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What do dental college clinicians know about oral cancer and its risk factors? An assessment among final year students, interns and faculty members in saudi arabia

Jafer¹,

Crutzen²,

Jafer³

et al. 2018

J Clin Exp Dent

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BackgroundThe ability of health care professionals to perform oral cancer examination depends partly on their knowledge of the disease and its risk factors. This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge of final year students, interns and faculty members regarding oral cancer and its risk factors.Material and MethodsA 35-item questionnaire about knowledge of oral cancer and its risk factors was distributed among participants from Jazan University’s Dental School. A minimum score of 18 was the cut-off point for an acceptable total score of oral cancer knowledge [OCTS]. Descriptive statistics described the relations between demographics variables and knowledge levels of participants. The differences between OCTS, diagnostic-clinical examination knowledge [DCK] and supportive knowledge [SK] and sex and occupation were analyzed using independent t-test and ANOVAs respectively.ResultsA total of 72 students, 68 interns and 88 faculty members completed the questionnaires (N = 228); with an average age of 23.8 ± 0.9 years, 25.1 ± 1.5 years and 40.6 ± 9.1 years with 55.1% males. OCTS was 20.2 ± 3.6 out of 35. No significant difference between OCTS and participants’ sex was found (t (203) = 1.342, p = .181, 95% CI for difference -.302 ــ 1.589). No significant differences in OCTS between students, interns and faculty members (F (2, 225) = 2.116, p = .123). A significant difference in SK between final year students, interns, and faculty members was founded (F (2, 194) = 5.62, p = .004).ConclusionsKnowledge of oral cancer and its risk factors among Jazan Dental School’s final year students, interns and faculty members is acceptable. However, due to the high rate of oral cancer in Jazan, emphasizing knowledge of oral cancer and its risk factors in the curriculum of Jazan Dental School is required. Key words:Oral cancer, risk factors, knowledge, dental education, curriculum, dental students, dentists.

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“…In a study done by Samara Ribeiro da Silva 9 found that than in the first semester in the subsequent semesters the awareness was higher, this finding about the knowledge for oral cancers was similar to our study.…”

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“…In a study done by Samara Ribeiro da Silva 9 Nicotera G, 10 Canto MT 11 found that the awareness of ethanol consumption and smoking as the risk factors was well known, this finding about the knowledge for oral cancers was similar to our study.…”

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Knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students on oral cancer

Mathias¹,

D’Souza²,

Martis³

et al. 2020

IJASHNB

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Introduction: Oral cancer is considered s one of the commonest cancers affecting the Indian population. In our study we studied this knowledge in the healthcare system to evaluate their knowledge regarding oral cancer. In India most often the common manseeks help of a known person or a relative in the medical field than the doctor for an initial opinion, this is possibly due to the fear and the social stigma associated with the disease. Therefore the authors of this study felt the need to educate the students well early in the course of the disease about oral cancer. So decided in the present study we decided to study the knowledge attitude and practices of undergraduate students of various health care divisions regarding oral cancer at the level of interns before they finish internship. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted at the medical colleges of Karnataka. The second year students of the medical, paramedical and nursing colleges were the target population of the study. The study was conducted between 2014 December and 2017 December. There was a questionnaire consisting of various questions in regard to oral cancer which participants who were willing to part-take in the study had to fill before and after being taught regarding the disease. The data was analyzed. Results: Among the participants the nursing professionals had a better understanding of oral cancers than the medical and paramedical students before they taught. Conclusion: In conclusion, the lack of knowledge amongst the participants' is indicative of the fact that only a few people have effective the disease early decrease the morbidity of oral cancer.

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Comparative study of knowledge about oral cancer among undergraduate dental students

Cited by 10 publications

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Impact of oral medicine training on oral cancer-related knowledge among undergraduate dental students

Impact of oral medicine training on oral cancer-related knowledge among undergraduate dental students

What do dental college clinicians know about oral cancer and its risk factors? An assessment among final year students, interns and faculty members in saudi arabia

Knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students on oral cancer

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