Oral cancer knowledge, risk factors and characteristics of subjects in a large oral cancer screening program

Cruz, Gustavo D.; Geros, Racquel Z. Le; Ostroff, Jamie S.; Hay, Jennifer L.; Kenigsberg, Herbert; Franklin, D. Mercedes

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.2002.0330

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“…This concurs with other studies done worldwide (Canto et al, 1998;Warnakulasuriya et al, 1999;Cruz et al, 2002;West et al, 2006;Prayman et al, 2009). Students were significantly most aware about the adverse effects of smoking than working adults.…”

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Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Ghani¹,

Doss²,

Marhazlinda³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objective: To assess oral cancer awareness, its associated factors and related sources of information among a selected group of Malaysians. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on all Malaysian ethnic groups aged ≥15 years old at eight strategically chosen shopping malls within a two week time period. Data were analysed using chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression. Significance level was set at α <0.05. Results: Most (84.2%) respondents had heard of oral cancer. Smoking was the most (92.4%) recognized high risk habit. Similar levels of awareness were seen for unhealed ulcers (57.3%) and red/white patches (58.0%) as signs of oral cancer. Age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, education, occupation and income were significantly associated with oral cancer awareness (p<0.05). Conclusions: There was a general lack of awareness regarding the risk habits, early signs and symptoms, and the benefits of detecting this disease at an early stage. Mass media and health campaigns were the main sources of information about oral cancer. In our Malaysian population, gender and age were significantly associated with the awareness of early signs and symptoms and prevention of oral cancer, respectively.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Ghani¹,

Doss²,

Marhazlinda³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…The knowledge of oral cancer risk factors has been reported to be a predictor for having or being aware of the existence of an oral cancer examination (Cruz et al, 2002). A study done in Ireland found that the vast majority of Irish dentists identified alcohol and tobacco as the main risk factors for oral cancer (Decuseara et al, 2011), similar to other studies previously carried out in the USA , Canada (Clovis et al, 2002) and Brazil (Leao et al, 2005).A smaller proportion of dentists were aware that HPV, low consumption of fruit and vegetables and sun exposure are also potential risk factors.…”

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Oral Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan

Ahmed

Naidoo

2017

J Canc Educ

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The incidence of oral cancer is rising in the Sudan. Detecting oral cancer at an early stage is the most effective means of improving survival and reducing morbidity from disease. Aim:The aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists related to oral cancer prevention and early detection in public dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan. Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional survey using an administered structured questionnaire was carried out. The questionnaire consisted of 28 questions that included the key areas of oral cancer prevention and early detection. A sample of 130 dental practitioners was requested to participate in the study. Results:The response rate was 86.92%. The majority were female (68.1%) between the ages of 20 -40 years old. The majority were aware of the major risk factors and the most common presentations of oral cancer. About two thirds (63.7%) perceived that their knowledge on oral cancer was current. However, almost a third (35.4.6%) reported that they had sufficient knowledge concerning oral cancer prevention. More than half (54 percent) reported that they do not carry out any special examination to detect oral cancer in asymptomatic patients. Two thirds (66.3%) believed that their undergraduate training in the diagnosis of oral cancer was inadequate. The vast majority (95.6%) were interested in further oral cancer continuing education and 88.5% that development of referral guidelines can improve the quality of referrals to specialists. Conclusions:The findings of the present study indicate that there is a need for further training in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer, as well as an increased emphasis on oral cancer diagnosis and prevention in the dental training curriculum.3 Declaration I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the work contained in this dissertation is my original work and that it has not been previously in its entirety or in part submitted at any university for a degree.………………………………… …………………………

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“…Na questão de múltipla escolha o percentual de pacientes que escolheram corretamente o tabagismo, etilismo e exposição solar excessiva como fator de risco foi maior do que aquele reportado em outras pesquisas [18][19][20] . A porcentagem de pacientes que não responderam nenhum aspecto clínico do câncer bucal foi alta e corroborou com a relatada em outras pesquisas 21,22 .…”

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Informação e Comportamento Preventivo de Pacientes do Programa de Saúde da Família de Aracaju a Respeito de Câncer Bucal

MELO¹

2012

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Oral cancer knowledge, risk factors and characteristics of subjects in a large oral cancer screening program

Cited by 83 publications

References 24 publications

Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Oral Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan

Informação e Comportamento Preventivo de Pacientes do Programa de Saúde da Família de Aracaju a Respeito de Câncer Bucal

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