Knowledge, attitude  and  practice of dental patients towards oral cancer and tobacco cessation in India

Vinod Sargaiyan; Rajat Misurya; Archana Misurya; Pratibha Rawat; Vidhi Dhakray; Garima Singh

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.5304

Authors

Vinod Sargaiyan Professor, Department of Oral pathology n Microbiology, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry n Research Centre, Gwalior (M.P.)
Rajat Misurya
rajatmisurya1@rediffmail.com
Professor, Department of dentistry, MLB medical college, Kanpur road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Archana Misurya Associate professor, Department of dentistry, MLB medical college, Kanpur road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Pratibha Rawat Professor, Department of Prosthodontics crown n bridge and implantology, RKDF Dental College & Research centre, Bhopal Road, Jatkhedi, Misrod, Bhopal (M.P.)
Vidhi Dhakray Reader, Department of Oral pathology n microbiology, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Gwalior (M.P.)
Garima Singh Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial pathology, Maharana Pratap college of Dentistry & research Centre, Gwalior (M.P.)

Keywords:

oral cancer, knowledge, attitude, practice, patients

Abstract

Background: One of the main causes of delay in diagnosis of oral cancer is lack of awareness about aetiology and symptoms among the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of patients regarding oral cancer and their attitude towards tobacco cessation. Materials and Methods: A 29-item self-administrated questionnaire was designed and piloted and distributed to patients attending dental clinics. Questions were focused on awareness about oral cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, places in the mouth which are more susceptible and attitude toward tobacco cessation. Chi-square, T-test, ANOVA and logistic regression tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 100 valid completed questionnaires were obtained. The mean knowledge score of patients was 5.1(±1.3) out of score of 13. Some 80% of patients did not know about early manifestations of oral cancer. Only 11% knew the most likely sites of oral cancer. Only 39 % and 52 % of patients reported alcohol and tobacco consumption as the main risk factors but they had a fair knowledge about other risk factors. There was no significant difference in Knowledge level between patients regarding their sex, educational levels and age.

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