Awareness on oral cancer among patients attending dental school clinics in Brazil

Ns, Prado; Rf, Bonan; Ac, Leonel; Uf, Castro; Ej, Carvalho; Fm, Silveira; Perez, Danyel Elias da Cruz

doi:10.4317/medoral.23207

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“…Globally, it is estimated that 354,864 new cases of oral cancer occurred in 2018, with 177,384 deaths. In Brazil, oral cancer represents the 5th most frequent cancer among males, with an estimated 11,200 new cases in men and 3,500 in women each year of the 2018-2019 period (1,2). Early diagnosis represents one of the greatest challenges in oral cancer.…”

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Quality of information about oral cancer in Brazilian Portuguese available on Google, Youtube, and Instagram

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Pr³

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Background: To evaluate the quality of oral cancer information in Brazilian Portuguese on Google, YouTube, and Instagram. Material and Methods: The first 100 links of each platform characterized the initial sample. The websites and Instagram were evaluated using the JAMA benchmarks, the Discern instrument, and the Flesch readability index (Flesch Reading Ease). The existence of Health on the Net (HON) code was also registered on websites. The usefulness of each video on YouTube was classified as not useful, slightly useful, moderately useful, or very useful. Results: Thirty-four websites, 39 Instagram posts, and 57 videos were evaluated, of which 18 (33.3%) websites and 19 (48.7%) Instagram posts covered only 2 of the 4 JAMA benchmarks. For the Discern instrument, 20 (37%) and 18 (33.3%) websites exhibited low and moderate reliability, respectively, while 26 (66.7%) Instagram posts were of low confidence. The level of intelligibility of both websites and Instagram was difficult. Only three websites exhibited the HONcode. Forty-one (71.9%) videos on YouTube were moderately useful. Conclusions: Information on oral cancer on the Internet in Brazilian Portuguese is of low quality. Thus, educational and governmental institutions have a responsibility to produce and indicate reliable sources of information for the population.

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Quality of information about oral cancer in Brazilian Portuguese available on Google, Youtube, and Instagram

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“…Similar results were also reported by Babiker et al ,[ 12 ] Joseph et al ,[ 15 ] and Prado et al . [ 16 ] Different studies established the fact that unexplained/recurrent or chronic nonhealing mouth ulcer is a common presenting complaint in patients with oral malignancy. [ 16 17 ] Another important sign is a lump in the oral cavity, which has been recognized by 58.9% of the study participants as a sign of OC.…”

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

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Alhazemi

Alshamakhi

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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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“…Several studies in Australia, Jordan, Kuwait, Sudan, and Brazil[ 12 13 14 15 16 ] have investigated of the dental students or dentist's awareness of oral cancer and premalignant lesions. These studies showed the necessary need to improve the knowledge on preventing and detecting oral cancer.…”

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Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude Among Dental Students Regarding Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia

Tarakji

2022

Annals of African Medicine

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Background: Oral cancer awareness among junior and seniors' dental undergraduate students may have an impact on the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. Aims and Objectives: To assess oral cancer awareness, knowledge and attitude among undergraduate dental students in government and private colleges in Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to assess oral cancer knowledge, awareness and attitude among undergraduate dental students in government and private colleges in Saudi Arabia. All junior and senior students enrolled during the 2020– 2021 academic year, were eligible to participate ( n =189). Results: The study shows that dental Students at private and government colleges in Saudi Arabia are generally knowledgeable regarding Knowledge, awareness, attitude and management of oral cancer. There was no significant difference between knowledge, awareness, attitude, and management of oral cancer between students in either private and government colleges. Results shows that 99 (88.9%) of dental students in government colleges considered human papilloma virus as a risk factor, higher than dental students in private colleges 48 (73.3%). My results indicated that dental students considered (87%) tobacco, and alcohol (83.6%) as main risk to oral cancer, whereas, 100 (53%) identified limited consumption of fruit and vegetables and 124 (65.6%) considered old age as risk factor for oral cancer. Conclusion: The variation in correct answers indicate to need to reinforce the undergraduate dental curriculum with regards to oral cancer education; particularly in its prevention and early detection. Revision of knowledge senior students in oral cancer is highly recommended.

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Awareness on oral cancer among patients attending dental school clinics in Brazil

Abstract: Oral cancer knowledge in patients attending dental school clinics

Cited by 11 publications

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Quality of information about oral cancer in Brazilian Portuguese available on Google, Youtube, and Instagram

Quality of information about oral cancer in Brazilian Portuguese available on Google, Youtube, and Instagram

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

Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude Among Dental Students Regarding Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia

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