Public awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia

Wimardhani, Yuniardini Septorini; Warnakulasuriya, Saman; Subita, Gus Permana; Soegyanto, Anandina Irmagita; Pradono, Siti Aliyah; Patoni, Nurfianti Ahmad

doi:10.1111/jicd.12379

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“…The effect of different demographic and socioeconomic variables on the rate of the correct response was also investigated in previous studies. The degree of awareness to OC according to gender in previous questionnaire-based surveys showed no significant differences between males and females [26,27], which is consistent with the results of our study. Similarly, the same consistency was observed between responses of the current survey with other studies in relation to age [26,27], i.e.…”

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Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in the city of Baghdad, Iraq: a questionnaire-based survey

Alshami¹,

Abdulbaqi²,

Abdulkareem³

2019

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Introduction: Early detection and successful management of oral cancer (OC) is highly dependent on the early detection of this malignancy, which is related to individuals' awareness and knowledge about this fatal condition. Objectives: This pilot study was designed to estimate awareness degree of Iraqi patients about OC. Material and methods: A total of 1,024 questionnaires were mailed to six randomly selected governmental specialized dental centers in the city of Baghdad. The questionnaire consisted of basic information section including age, gender, alcohol drinking, smoking, and frequency of dental visits. The other section comprised seven questions to estimate the degree of OC awareness. Results: A total of 318 participants (60% females, 40% males) responded to the questionnaire. The mean response of the sample was 0.36 ± 0.201, and the majority of participants answered only 2-3 questions correctly and no one responded to all seven questions correctly. The association of awareness to different factors showed that the only significant finding was related to information given by a dentist to the patient (OR: 2.9; 95% CI) about OC. Conclusions: In general, the degree of awareness of Iraqi patients was low about OC. The knowledge about OC considerably increased when the subjects received information from their dentists.

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Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in the city of Baghdad, Iraq: a questionnaire-based survey

Alshami¹,

Abdulbaqi²,

Abdulkareem³

2019

jos

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“…Oral cancer is defined as cancers arising on the lip, oral cavity, and oropharynx and it has been estimated that changes in the world's demography would result in an increase of incidence rates of oral cancer by 62% in 2035 (18,19). Consumption of cigarettes with high concentrations of alcohol increases the risk of oral cancer 6-15 times in people over 50 years of age (20).…”

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“…al. (18), investigated the awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta and a previously-tested questionnaire on 1000 adults in Jakarta was used in their study. They reported that only 53.2% of participants were aware of oral cancer and all of the smoker adults knew that tobacco increased the risk for oral cancer.…”

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Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Oral Cancer Among Tobacco-Using Dental Patients

Keser¹,

Öztürk

Pekiner³

2021

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences

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Objective: The aim of this study is assesment of awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in a group of tobacco users. Methods:The study group consisted of 100 adult patients aged 18 years and over who applied to Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic for routine examination. The patients were asked to complete a 16-point questionnaire evaluating the effects of smoking on oral cancer. Results:The participants in our study identified oral cancer symptoms as swelling / mass formation (60%), wound in mouth (58%), loss of sensation (39%) and pain (38%). There was statistically significant difference between the responses given to "What are the causes of oral cancer?", "what are the symptoms of oral cancer?" and "What are the diagnostic methods for oral cancer?" between women and men (p < 0.05). The rate of responding to the question "What do you think are the causes of oral cancer?" as "alcohol use" in women (63.3%) was significantly higher than men (39.2%) (p= 0.027; p <0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between genders regarding "smoking" and "chewing tobacco" as oral cancer factor (p > 0.05). Conclusion:It is concluded that women smoker individiuals have more awareness, knowledge level and positive attitudes about oral cancer compared to men. Increasing level of knowledge of individuals about oral cancer, routine examination of individuals at high risk group and development of national policies with this purpose can make a contribution to improve the level of consciousness.

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“…New prospects in oral precancer / cancer prevention associated with patient's mastering of the technique for oral cancer self-screening. The recent years studies indicate the general lack of oral cancer awareness and knowledge the out-patient population in the list of top oncological problems, crucial for prevention and early detection of precancer and cancer of the mouth [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. A small number of publications have been dedicated to the assessment of oral cancer awareness in high risk patientsalcohol abusers, heavy smokers etc.…”

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Oral cancer awareness among aged patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases in Russian Federation

Гилева¹,

Libik²,

Daurova³

et al. 2020

BIO Web Conf.

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The secret of longevity is not only in healthy lifestyle and genetics, but in the forehanded prevention of diseases. Nowadays the preservation of health is much more the patient’s responsibility. This mission can be realized only through the high level of patient’s awareness and treatment compliance. Oral cancer has one of the highest mortality rates among all malignancies worldwide. A gap in patient knowledge about oral cancer, specifically related to risk factors and signs and symptoms, is posited to be among the key modifiable factor contributing to high morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the oral cancer awareness among patients of the risk group (aged patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases). Results of the study showed the lack of oral cancer awareness among patients: the mean knowledge score for the risk factors – 3, 1 ± 1, 2 out of 8, 0, for the signs and symptoms – 4, 9 ± 1, 3 out of 12, 0. It was found that women had higher oncological awareness than men, as well as participants with high educational level, and patients with premalignant oral lesions (oral lichen planus, oral leukoplakia). Educational programs are essential for improvement of oral cancer awareness among population.

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Public awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in the city of Baghdad, Iraq: a questionnaire-based survey

Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in the city of Baghdad, Iraq: a questionnaire-based survey

Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Oral Cancer Among Tobacco-Using Dental Patients

Oral cancer awareness among aged patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases in Russian Federation

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