Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: March | Volume: 12 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 193-198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220327
Knowledge and Awareness of Buccal Mucosa Cancer amongst Physiotherapist
Sanjana Vikas Patwa1, Sadhana Mukhi2
1Second Year MPT Resident in Neurosciences, JG College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad
2Lecturer at JG college of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad
Corresponding Author: Sanjana Vikas Patwa
ABSTRACT
Background- Buccal mucosa cancer is among the top three types of cancers in India. It is a malignant neoplasia which arises on the lip or buccal cavity. Despite the general global trend of a slight decrease in the incidence of buccal mucosal cancer, tongue cancer incidence is increasing rapidly. buccal mucosal cancer is two to three times more prevalent in men than women in most groups. The main risk factors of head and neck cancer globally are smoking and alcohol, as well as DNA oncogenic viruses and habits, such as betel nut. Brief practices observed by general public could be impacted in a positive way, when adequate knowledge is provided by health care professional. Hence, it is necessary to know if they have the knowledge and awareness about the preventable buccal mucosal cancer amongst physiotherapists.
Purpose- To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of buccal mucosal cancer amongst physiotherapists.
Method- A cross sectional study was conducted on physiotherapists. Data was collected using questionnaire which was pre-designed and self-made. The questionnaire included specific questions to test participants knowledge and awareness related to buccal mucosal cancer. Data analysis was done by SPSS Version 20.0.
Results- Data from 130 participants were included for final analysis. The mean age of participants was 24.5 years.
Conclusion- The study shows fair knowledge and awareness of buccal mucosal cancer amongst physiotherapists. Only 60 -70% participants appeared to be having fair level of knowledge (in terms of prevalence, aetiology, signs & symptoms, treatment)
Key words: Knowledge, Awareness, buccal mucosal cancer, Prevention Physiotherapist.