Assessment of oral cavity lesions by the patients through self-examination
Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal. 2013; 33 (1): 116-121
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
There is a significant lack in the awareness of oral cancer and its risk factors among the community. The objective of this study was to determine whether those at risk of developing oral cancer are able to correctly detect oral cancers through mouth self-examination [MSE], if given adequate oral health education. 100 Participants received an oral mucosal examination by the dentist to check the presence or absence of potentially malignant oral lesions, then patients performed MSE after education through a self-read leaflet. Following MSE, participants were requested to complete a brief questionnaire. The prevalence of disease was found to be 34%.The sensitivity of MSE was 70%, and the specificity was 93%. MSE had positive predictive value [PPV] of 77% and a negative predictive value [NPV] was 91%. Mouth self-examination can be used as an effective tool to improve the awareness of oral cancer and for the early detection of lesions
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Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Santé buccodentaire
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Éducation en santé dentaire
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Auto-examen
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Bouche
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Maladies de la bouche
Type d'étude:
Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Pak. Oral Dent. J.
Année:
2013
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