Using the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Design to Investigate Dental Patients’ Perceptions and Needs Concerning Oral Cancer Information, Examination, Prevention and Behavior
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15460474 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohammed Jafer (0000-0003-2263-7187, Maastricht University, corresponding author), Rik Crutzen (0000-0002-3731-6610, Maastricht University), Abdalla Ibrahim (0000-0003-4138-5755, Maastricht University), Ibtisam Moafa (0000-0003-0597-3234, Maastricht University), Haitham Zaylaee (Jazan University), Mohammad Eissa Mansoor Ajeely (Jazan University), Mohammad Ajeely (Jazan University), Bart Van Den Borne (0000-0001-6248-4707, Maastricht University), Alessio Zanza (0000-0002-2062-8140, Sapienza University of Rome), Luca Testarelli (0000-0003-3904-3000, Sapienza University of Rome), Shankargouda Patil (0000-0001-7246-5497, Jazan University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Pages | 7562-7562 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18147562 |
| OpenAlex | W3182785766 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 26 |
Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate dental patients’ behavior, thoughts, opinions and needs for oral cancer information, and dentists’ behavior regarding prevention and examination of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: This study utilized an exploratory sequential mixed methods design. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted for forty dental patients of both sexes. Based on the qualitative analysis, a structured questionnaire was developed and distributed among the participants. Data were analyzed for 315 participants to quantify their thoughts, needs, behavior and behavior expected from dentists regarding oral cancer. Frequency, percentages and cumulative percentages were calculated. Results: This study reveals that patients’ oral cancer knowledge levels were adequate, but most reported that their dentist had never examined them for oral cancer. Additionally, the participants had never performed self-examinations for oral cancer, nor were they aware of the possibility of doing so. Participants showed a preference for being examined and educated by their dentist about oral cancer and believed it would help early detection. Conclusions: The study participants are aware of oral cancer and its risk factors. The practice of oral cancer examinations and patient education of its risk factors by dental practitioners is limited. Patients feel a need for more attention to be paid to oral cancer examinations, preventive measures and targeted information on oral cancer risk factors
Cancer · Exploratory research · Family medicine · Perception · Preference · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Dentistry · Head and Neck Cancer Studies · Medicine · Oral Health Pathology and Treatment · Psychology · Internal Medicine
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |