Public awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry Pub Date : 2018-11-30 DOI:10.1111/jicd.12379

Yuniardini S. Wimardhani, Saman Warnakulasuriya, Gus P. Subita, Anandina I. Soegyanto, Siti A. Pradono, Nurfianti Patoni

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Abstract

Aim

The aim of the present study was to investigate the awareness of oral cancer among adults in Jakarta, Indonesia, and explore the factors influencing it.

Methods

A previously-tested questionnaire on 1000 adults in Jakarta was used in the present study. The data included sociodemographic factors and answers to assess the awareness of oral cancer, early signs and symptoms, risks factors, lifestyles, and history of dental visits.

Results

Only 53.2% of participants were aware of oral cancer. The level of awareness significantly differed by level of education, occupation, and experience of dental visits. Only 30% of patients had been asked about their tobacco and alcohol habits, and had been informed about the hazards of these by their dentists. All of the smokers knew that tobacco increased the risk for oral cancer. However, only a few participants considered alcohol, betel quid chewing, UV light exposure, poor diet, and genetics to play role in the development of oral cancer. Health warnings were the main source of information about oral cancer; the role of health professionals is still quite low and needs to be emphasized.

Conclusion

Oral cancer awareness is still low among adults in Jakarta; this finding was consistent with other studies conducted in Asia. Educational material suited to particular communities is warranted.

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印度尼西亚雅加达成年人口腔癌的公众意识

目的本研究的目的是调查印度尼西亚雅加达成年人对口腔癌的认识，并探讨影响口腔癌的因素。方法在本研究中使用先前测试的问卷调查了1000名雅加达成年人。这些数据包括社会人口因素和答案，以评估对口腔癌的认识、早期体征和症状、风险因素、生活方式和牙科就诊史。结果仅53.2%的参与者知晓口腔癌。受教育程度、职业和牙科就诊经历的差异显著。只有30%的病人被问及他们的烟酒习惯，并被牙医告知这些习惯的危害。所有吸烟者都知道烟草会增加患口腔癌的风险。然而，只有少数参与者认为酒精、嚼槟榔液、暴露在紫外线下、不良饮食和遗传因素与口腔癌的发展有关。健康警示是口腔癌信息的主要来源;保健专业人员的作用仍然很低，需要加以强调。结论雅加达成人口腔癌知晓率较低;这一发现与在亚洲进行的其他研究一致。有必要提供适合特定社区的教育材料。

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Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.90

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期刊介绍： Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry (JICD) aims to publish quality, peer reviewed original research and topical reviews on all aspects of investigative and clinical dentistry and craniofacial research, including molecular studies related to oral health and disease. Although international in outlook, the Editor especially encourages papers from the Asia Pacific. The journal also aims to provide clinicians, scientists and students of dentistry with a knowledge transfer platform for rapid publication of reports through an international journal, which will be available free online until 2012. Its scope, therefore, is broad, inclusive and international, but with a particular focus on Asia Pacific. The Editor welcomes manuscripts in the following key thematic areas in oral and maxillofacial sciences: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Conservative Dentistry, Dental Biomaterials, Dental Pedagogy, Endodontics and Traumatology, Implant Dentistry, Oral Biosciences, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Orthodontics, Oral Radiology, Oral Rehabilitation, Paedodontics, Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine.