Exploratory Research Focusing on Oral Cancer Prevention: Challenges of Dealing With Informational and Cognitive Barriers

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (13) ◽  
pp. 1930-1941
Author(s):  
Eva Baumann ◽  
Helmut Scherer ◽  
Elena Link ◽  
Jörg Wiltfang ◽  
Hans-Jürgen Wenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors

Oral cancer is a considerable public health problem, and a low level of awareness and knowledge about this tumor and its risk factors is prevalent. To gain a profound understanding of risks groups and to identify suitable communication strategies for a prevention campaign in Northern Germany, an exploratory research was realized. In semistructured face-to-face interviews, the participants of the study ( n = 28) described their individual oral cancer-related perceptions and information-seeking behaviors. A computer-assisted qualitative data analysis showed a vague but also deterring picture of cancer combined with restricted attitudes toward the topic and an inactive or even avoiding information behavior. Four underlying cognitive patterns of self-distancing were identified: (a) optimistic bias, (b) fatalism, (c) hedonism, and (d) pragmatism. The main challenge of oral cancer prevention is to deal with the target groups’ informational and cognitive barriers.

Tendency of Internet Search Data of Oral Neoplasms and Impact of Public Health Programs in European Union

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romain LAN ◽  
Fabrice CAMPANA ◽  
Delphine TARDIVO ◽  
Jean-Hugues CATHERINE ◽  
Jean-Noel VERGNES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tobacco Packaging

Abstract Background: Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma, the low survival rate of which is a public health problem. European-wide health policies (prevention campaign, tobacco packaging) have been put in place to inform the population of the risks associated with their consumption. Due to the increase in smoking among women and changes in sexual practices, the incidence of this disease is still too high. The identification of data from internet research on the population could make it possible to measure the impact and better orient these preventive measures.The objective was to analyse the data on interest shown in oral cancers from several online databases, and to cross-reference them with the data on the introduction of European public health programs.Methods: A search of data from Google ©, Wikipedia © and Twitter © users in 28 European countries relating to oral cancer between 2004 and 2019 was carried out. Bibliometric analysis of press and scientific articles over the same period was also analysed. The association between these data and the introduction of public health programs in Europe has been studied.Results: Changes in tobacco packaging correlated with a significant increase in internet research on oral cancer in 7 countries. Unlike national policies and campaigns, the European awareness program Make Sense has had no influence on internet research. There was an asymmetric correlation in internet searches between publications on oral cancer from scientific articles or "traditional" media (weak association) and those from internet media such as Twitter © or Wikipedia © (strong association).Conclusion: Our work highlights 7 areas of work around which oral cancer awareness in Europe could be refocused.

Consumers’ Information-Seeking Behaviors on Dietary Supplements

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Nathan ◽  
Elizabeth Kudadjie-Gyamfi ◽  
Leah Halberstam ◽  
Josephine T. Wright
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Source Of Information

Background Consumers are advised to seek information about dietary supplements (DS) before using them; little is known concerning whether this recommendation is heeded. Objective The objectives of this pilot study were to investigate whether users of DS seek information about these products before using them and particularly whether such information is sought from health-care professionals (HCPs). Methods Surveys administered face-to-face to adult consumers at three venues in New York City. Results Between November 2017 and October 2018, 199 consumers were surveyed. Of the 139 (70%) DS users, 104 (75%) used at least one DS that was not prescribed/recommended by an HCP. Of those, 88 (85%) reported seeking information about DS before using them and two (2%) noted that for some they do and for some they do not. The source of information most frequently used was the Internet (76; 84%). Pharmacists, dietitians/nutritionists, and medical doctors were reported to be a source of information by seven (8%), six (7%), and five (6%) of the respondents, respectively. DS were most commonly purchased at a pharmacy (76; 54%). Of the 199 participants, 111 (56%) perceived DS to be “very safe” or “safe,” while 20 (10%) reported that DS were “unsafe” or “very unsafe”; 60 (30%) participants were “neutral.” Conclusion Although most DS users sought information prior to using them, the majority did so by using the Internet and only a few consulted with an HCP. HCPs should be proactive in educating consumers about the importance of consulting with them prior to using these products.

Baseline data of oral and pharyngeal cancer before introducing an oral cancer prevention campaign in Germany

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Hertrampf ◽  
Nora Eisemann ◽  
Jörg Wiltfang ◽  
Ron Pritzkuleit ◽  
Hans-Jürgen Wenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Pharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
Oral And Pharyngeal Cancer

scholarly journals Lesões bucais diagnosticadas na campanha de prevenção do câncer bucal no município de Fernandópolis/SP no ano de 2019 / Oral lesions diagnosed in the oral cancer prevention campaign in the city of Fernandópolis/SP in 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 15843-15850
Author(s):  
Luana Ferreira Oliveira ◽  
Caroline Liberato Marchiolli ◽  
Maria Eduarda de Freitas Santana Oliveira ◽  
Renan Lemos Da Silva ◽  
Vitória Parmejane De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Oral lesions diagnosed during an oral cancer prevention campaign in Fernandópolis, Brazil, 2018 / Lesões orais durante campanha de prevenção do câncer bucal em Fernandópolis, Brasil, 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 77421-77429
Author(s):  
Maria Eduarda de Freitas Santana Oliveira ◽  
Caroline Liberato Marchiolli ◽  
Luana Ferreira Oliveira ◽  
Renan Lemos Da Silva ◽  
Vitoria Parmejane De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Prevention Campaign

scholarly journals Oral diseases diagnosis rate during an oral cancer prevention campaign in Fernandópolis, Brazil, 2014

RSBO ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Estevam Simonato ◽  
Saygo Tomo ◽  
Karina Gonzales Camara Fernandes ◽  
Marlene Cabral Coimbra da Cruz Cruz ◽  
Nagib Pezati Boer
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
Diagnosis Rate

scholarly journals Oral Lesions Diagnosed during Oral Cancer Prevention Campaign in Fernandópolis, Brazil, 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saygo Tomo ◽  
Marlene Cabral Coimbra Cruz ◽  
Karina Gonzales Camara Fernandes ◽  
Mônica Kina ◽  
Nagib Pezati Boer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
Diagnosis Rate ◽  
Potentially Malignant ◽  
Suspicious Lesions

ABSTRACT Background To describe oral lesions diagnosed during oral cancer prevention campaign performed in Fernandópolis, Brazil, in 2015. Materials and methods Patients who attended for the Basic Health Units of the city of Fernandópolis on the day of the campaign were examined by dental surgeons who searched for oral lesions clinically suggestive for oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or potentially malignant lesions. Final diagnosis was obtained by a re-evaluation of patients with suspicious lesions performed by an expert in oral diseases. Results Seven hundred and sixty-two patients were examined during the campaign; although 96 (12.59%) presented with oral suspicious lesions and forwarded for re-evaluation, only 72 (9.44%) attended for re-evaluation and got the final diagnosis. Among re-evaluated patients, only 1 (1.38%) was diagnosed with oral SCC, whereas 56 (77.77%) were diagnosed with oral benign lesions, and 19 (26.38%) were diagnosed with oral normality variations. Conclusion Oral cancer low diagnosis rate detected during this campaign might be attributed to lacks on oral cancer prevention campaign methodologies, which clearly needs to be improved aiming to reach patients in real risk for oral cancer development. Furthermore, oral benign lesions diagnosis among patients forwarded with suspicious lesions rates suggests a lack on dental surgeons’ knowledge regarding oral cancer. How to cite this article Tomo S, Cruz MCC, Fernandes KGC, Kina M, Boer NP, Simonato LE. Oral Lesions Diagnosed during Oral Cancer Prevention Campaign in Fernandópolis, Brazil, 2015. World J Dent 2015;6(3):138-142.

Collection of Ego-Centered Network Data with Computer-Assisted Interviews

Methodology ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Gerich ◽  
Roland Lehner
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methods ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Dynamic Structure ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Network Data ◽  
Great Effort ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Full Network

Although ego-centered network data provide information that is limited in various ways as compared with full network data, an ego-centered design can be used without the need for a priori and researcher-defined network borders. Moreover, ego-centered network data can be obtained with traditional survey methods. However, due to the dynamic structure of the questionnaires involved, a great effort is required on the part of either respondents (with self-administration) or interviewers (with face-to-face interviews). As an alternative, we will show the advantages of using CASI (computer-assisted self-administered interview) methods for the collection of ego-centered network data as applied in a study on the role of social networks in substance use among college students.

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