Public Knowledge of Oral Cancer and Modelling of Demographic Background Factors Affecting this Knowledge in Khartoum State, Sudan

Alhakimi, Hamdi Abdulwahab; Othman, Abdulqaher E.; Mohamed, Omima Gadalla; Saied, Abdulaal M.; Ahmed, Waled Amen Mohammed

doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.03.012

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“…This lack of information may lead to late diagnosis, hence affecting survival rates. The low level of public awareness of oral cancer has also been reported by other researchers from different countries, which reveals the need for education all around the world (16,21,33).…”

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Does socioeconomic status influence oral cancer awareness? The role of public education

Azimi

Ghorbani

Ghasemi

et al. 2020

East Mediterr Health J.

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Previous studies have used various indicators, single or combined, to measure SES, mostly focused on occupation, education and income (14-17). However, unavailable or unreliable results have been mentioned for income and occupation, especially in developing countries (18). Ghorbani et al. developed an asset-based SES index using principal component analysis (PCA) as a method for determining weights for the components of a wealth index from a set of variables; they explored oral health inequalities in the Iranian population and suggested that household assets could be a good indicator

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Does socioeconomic status influence oral cancer awareness? The role of public education

Azimi

Ghorbani

Ghasemi

et al. 2020

East Mediterr Health J.

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“…An Arabic language 30-item web-based questionnaire was designed to assess the participants’ knowledge of OC. [ 8 ] The first eight items of the questionnaire focused on demographic background variables, while item 9 determined whether patients had heard of OC. Subsequently, items 10–14 focused on general information about O C, items 15–20 determined awareness of risk factors, items 21–24 determined awareness of the symptoms of OC, and items 25–30 determined knowledge about the treatments and outcomes of OC.…”

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The association between sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about oral cancer among Jazan Population, Saudi Arabia

Hulaibi

Alhazemi

Alshamakhi

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Oral cancer (OC) is a cancer of the mucosal lip, oral cavity, and tongue and is linked to drinking, smoking, or both. After lymphoma and leukemia, oral cancer is the third most common malignancy in Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study was conducted in the Jazan province. We used an online qustionnare and the sample was selected in a random, multistage manner, with a total of 400 members from both genders. A representative subregion was randomly selected from each sector, including Baish, Samtah, Faifa, Sabya, Abu Arish, and Jizan. Results: Almost all of the participants in the study appeared to be aware of oral cancer. Oral cancer is not a contagious disease, according to 65% of respondents. Sniffing is a risk factor for oral cancer, according to 85% of respondents; yet, 61.7% believed that it can be healed. Majority of the study participants believed that sun exposure and alcohol consumption are both risk factors for mouth cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation surgery, and mouth augmentation surgery are all options for treating oral cancer. Seventy percent felt that oral self-examination can help detect oral cancer, and that early discovery can speed up treatment. Conclusion: We conclude that the research participants lacked sufficient understanding of early clinical signs and treatment options for oral cancer. A community-wide educational initiative might help to increase awareness and knowledge about oral cancer. Furthermore, additional research should be undertaken to determine the efficacy of the intervention.

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“…Previous studies have primarily concentrated on occupation, education, and income while using a variety of indicators, either alone or in combination, to measure socioeconomic status [38][39][40]. Individuals with a low socioeconomic status may have less access to sources of information about their health, including OC information, and as a result, may have lower awareness of the disease.…”

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Oral Cancer Disease among the Poor: A Sri Lankan Context

Senevirathna,

Jayasinghe,

Jayawickrama

et al. 2023

Oral

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Oral cancer (OC) is the 16th most common cancer worldwide. In Sri Lanka, OC is the most prevalent cancer among men and the eighth among women. In most instances, OC is preceded by clinically recognizable disorders appearing on the oral mucosa, termed oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD). The distribution of OC among low- and middle-income socioeconomic groups contributes to various factors. Poor oral health literacy, a lower quality of higher education, and the economic burden results in neglected oral health. The further economic recession has led to the formation of risk habits, such as chewing betel quid, smoking and the consumption of alcohol, among these groups to minimize stress levels. But with a lack of oral health awareness, the incidences of OC increase in this category. This review elaborates on a few cross-sectional studies conducted in various locations in Sri Lanka, discussing the low awareness of neglected oral health, the usage of tobacco in a smokeless and non-smokeless manner, consuming alcohol, and the chewing of betel nuts. This review aims to overcome the barriers in these low- and middle-income socioeconomic groups in developing nations such as Sri Lanka by creating more awareness and minimizing the incidence and diagnosis and treatment at early stages to improve the quality of life as well as longevity.

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Public Knowledge of Oral Cancer and Modelling of Demographic Background Factors Affecting this Knowledge in Khartoum State, Sudan

Abstract: Education levels had the most prominent positive effect on knowledge of oral cancer among outpatients at major hospitals in Khartoum State. Moreover, education levels were found to mediate the effect of other background variables.

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Does socioeconomic status influence oral cancer awareness? The role of public education

Does socioeconomic status influence oral cancer awareness? The role of public education

The association between sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about oral cancer among Jazan Population, Saudi Arabia

Oral Cancer Disease among the Poor: A Sri Lankan Context

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