Need of Oral Pre Cancer Awareness Initiatives in India

Bhargava, Stuti

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“…But general population is largely unaware about symptoms and consequences of precancerous lesions. There is an urgent need to educate people to seek treatment in the early stage [18]. Pathologic findings have limitations in predicting risk of malignant transformation of OPMD and specify the need of molecular markers, which can truly predict the risk of malignant transformation.…”

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A Review on Current Scenario of Oral Cancer in India With Special Emphasis on Modern Detection Systems and Biomarkers

et al. 2020

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Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a major public health concern worldwide and a growing threat for rapidly developing economies such as India, where it ranks among the top three cancers. This review aims to discuss the national status of oral cancer in terms of incidences and mortality. We have added the emphasis on clinical characteristics of oral potentially malignant disorders and emerging optical diagnostic techniques to detect oral lesions which would otherwise go undetected by a conventional oral examination. Modern detection systems such as autofluorescence, chemiluminiscence, Narrowband imaging and Raman spectroscopy will definitely aid Conventional oral examination for diagnosis. Definitive diagnosis of oral cancer by using saliva and serum-based noninvasive biomarkers can minimize the need of tissue biopsies and patient discomfort. Urgent research efforts are required to find new ways to identify and examine high-risk population for the early diagnosis and prevention of Oral squamous cell carcinoma.

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Section: Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (Opmd)mentioning

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A Review on Current Scenario of Oral Cancer in India With Special Emphasis on Modern Detection Systems and Biomarkers

et al. 2020

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“…Hence, it is essential to educate individuals across various age groups about preventive behaviors. In this context, the success of oral cancer prevention can be significantly enhanced by implementing health education programs, which are well-established and practical methods for informing the public about the disease and motivating them to change unhealthy behaviors [ 12 ].…”

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Effectiveness of two educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer self-examination in adults: a randomized controlled trial

Ghasemian,

Sargeran,

Khami

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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Background The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is recognized as an effective theory for behavior change. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of two TPB-based educational interventions on oral self-examination (OSE) behavior and the related TPB constructs among adults in Tehran, Iran, in 2022. Methods This randomized controlled trial involved 400 healthy individuals recruited from 20 urban comprehensive health centers in the southern part of Tehran, Iran. The health centers were randomly assigned to two control (PowerPoint) and intervention (WhatsApp) groups (200 individuals in each group). In the control group (the recipient of the routine care), participants received a 20-minute lecture through a PowerPoint presentation and a pamphlet. In the intervention group (the recipient of an additional intervention alongside the routine care), participants were educated through messages and images on WhatsApp along with having monthly group discussions. Data was collected at baseline, as well as at 1- and 3-month follow-ups using a structured questionnaire. The outcomes assessed included OSE behavior and the related TPB constructs: intention, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Linear and logistic generalized estimating equations (GEE) regression models were used to evaluate the impact of the interventions with STATA version 17. Results Of the total participants, 151 (37.75%) were men. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of ages in the PowerPoint and WhatsApp groups were 39.89 ± 13.72 and 39.45 ± 13.90, respectively. OSE and the related TPB constructs showed significant differences between the groups at the 1-month post-intervention assessment. The effect of PowerPoint was more significant in the short-term (one month), while both methods showed similar effectiveness after three months, specifically in relation to OSE and the TPB constructs. At the 3-month post-intervention assessment, there were significant increases in OSE (OR = 28.63), intention (β = 1.47), attitude (β = 0.66), subjective norm (β = 2.82), and perceived behavioral control (β = 1.19) in both groups (p < 0.001). Conclusions The present study provides evidence of the effectiveness of both educational interventions in improving OSE and the TPB constructs after three months. Therefore, both TPB-based educational methods can be recommended for designing and implementing interventions aimed at preventing oral cancer. Trial registration The trial protocol was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) on 04/03/2022 (registration number: IRCT20220221054086N1).

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“… 6 A significant lack of knowledge about conditions like oral precancers has also led to delayed treatment-seeking behavior. 7 A systematic review highlights insufficient knowledge among community health workers, requiring more education on preventative and curative measures for oral health. 8 Despite the high number of dental graduates in India, only a tiny percentage provide dental care to the rural population.…”

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Utilization of dental health services and its associated factors among adult population in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India: A mixed-method analysis

Sidharthan,

Ramanarayanan,

Karuveettil

et al. 2024

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research

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Need of Oral Pre Cancer Awareness Initiatives in India

Cited by 5 publications

References 1 publication

A Review on Current Scenario of Oral Cancer in India With Special Emphasis on Modern Detection Systems and Biomarkers

A Review on Current Scenario of Oral Cancer in India With Special Emphasis on Modern Detection Systems and Biomarkers

Effectiveness of two educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer self-examination in adults: a randomized controlled trial

Utilization of dental health services and its associated factors among adult population in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India: A mixed-method analysis

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