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Anura Ariyawardana - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effect of betel chewing tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption on oral submucous fibrosis a case control study in sri lanka
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 2006Co-Authors: Anura Ariyawardana, A D S Athukorala, A ArulanandamAbstract:Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, insidious, disabling potentially malignant condition of the oral mucosa seen predominantly in south and Southeast Asia. No reports are hitherto available on the aetiological factors of OSMF based on Sri Lankan patients. Methods: A total of 74 patients with OSMF and 74 controls who consecutively attended the Oral Medicine clinic at the Dental Hospital (Teaching) Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka were included in the study. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to model the influence of betel chewing, smoking and alcohol use and to determine the effects of different combinations of chewing habits on OSMF. Results: Betel chewing was the only significantly associated factor in the aetiology of OSMF (OR = 171.83, 95% CI: 36.35–812.25). There were no interaction effects of chewing, smoking and alcohol consumption in the causation of OSMF. Conclusion: The present study has shown a strong association of betel quid chewing (including tobacco as an ingredient) with the causation of OSMF.
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awareness of oral cancer and precancer among patients attending a hospital in sri lanka
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2005Co-Authors: Anura Ariyawardana, Nishanthi VithanaarachchiAbstract:Objective: To assess awareness about oral cancer and precancer among patients attending for dental treatment at a University Dental hospital. Methods and materials: A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 410 randomly selected outpatients attended the Dental Hospital (Teaching), Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The questionnaire included questions to ascertain information on socio-demographic parameters, awareness of oral cancer and precancer, habits of betel chewing, smoking and alcohol consumption. Results: Ninety five percent of the respondents were aware of the possibility of occurrence of cancer in the mouth while only 44.9% (n=184) were aware about precancer. Of the 390 individuals who were aware of the existence of oral cancer, 80.7% were knowledgeable about the causal relationship between betel chewing habit and oral cancer. Forty-seven and 17 per cent were aware of links with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption, respectively. However, out of those who had knowledge of oral cancer, 18% (n= 69) were not knowledgeable about associations with habits. Conclusions: This survey revealed that the patients attending the hospital were well informed about oral cancer. However, awareness about precancer was relatively low. Knowledge about the causal relationships with tobacco smoking and use of alcohol was low compared to that for betel chewing.
Maegen Lavallee - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Learning outcomes of information literacy instruction at business schools
Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 2011Co-Authors: Brian Detlor, Heidi Julien, Alexander Serenko, Rebekah Willson, Maegen LavalleeAbstract:This paper reports results from an exploratory study investigating the factors affecting student learning outcomes of information literacy instruction (ILI) given at business schools. Specifically, the potential influence of student demographics, learning environment factors, and information literacy program components on behavioral, psychological, and benefit outcomes were examined. In total, 79 interviews with library administrators, librarians, Teaching Faculty, and students were conducted at three business schools with varying ILI emphases and characteristics. During these interviews, participants discussed students' ILI experiences and the outcomes arising from those experiences. Data collection also involved application of a standardized information literacy testing instrument that measures student information literacy competency. Analysis yielded the generation of a new holistic theoretical model based on information literacy and educational assessment theories. The model identifies potential salient factors of the learning environment, information literacy program components, and student demographics that may affect ILI student learning outcomes. Recommendations for practice and implications for future research are also made. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Hiroyuki Yamada - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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knowledge and practice of oral cancer screening in Teaching Faculty comparison of specialty and year of clinical experience
Journal of Cancer Education, 2019Co-Authors: Shintaro Kogi, John D Dasilva, Yusuke Mikasa, Cliff Lee, Shigemi Ishikawanagai, Qian Yang, Hidemichi Kihara, Ryosuke Abe, Hiroyuki YamadaAbstract:The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, practice, confidence, and perceived barriers to oral cancer screening among Teaching Faculty in Japan. Results were compared by specialist as well as years of clinical experience. A 25-question survey was used to assess the oral cancer screening practices of Faculty dentists at Iwate Medical University, School of Dental Medicine, the only dental school located in the northeast (Tohoku) region of Japan. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Iwate Medical University. The response rate was 83% (n = 110, 71.8% were male). This survey revealed that only 43.6% of the dentists performed oral cancer screening frequently (always or usually) at the initial appointment, and there was no significant differences between specialists and clinical experience. Visual inspection of the oral cavity was the primary screening method, but the frequency and content of the examination (TMJ and tonsil) was significantly different between specialties. A history of cancer and tobacco use motivated providers to perform an examination and was significantly different between various specialists and clinically experienced providers. In contrast, HPV and alcohol consumption were a weak motivator. The confidence level of providers on their examination knowledge/skills was poor, especially among junior Faculty. More than 80% of junior Faculty indicated a lack of knowledge/skills as a major barrier.
Nishanthi Vithanaarachchi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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awareness of oral cancer and precancer among patients attending a hospital in sri lanka
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2005Co-Authors: Anura Ariyawardana, Nishanthi VithanaarachchiAbstract:Objective: To assess awareness about oral cancer and precancer among patients attending for dental treatment at a University Dental hospital. Methods and materials: A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 410 randomly selected outpatients attended the Dental Hospital (Teaching), Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The questionnaire included questions to ascertain information on socio-demographic parameters, awareness of oral cancer and precancer, habits of betel chewing, smoking and alcohol consumption. Results: Ninety five percent of the respondents were aware of the possibility of occurrence of cancer in the mouth while only 44.9% (n=184) were aware about precancer. Of the 390 individuals who were aware of the existence of oral cancer, 80.7% were knowledgeable about the causal relationship between betel chewing habit and oral cancer. Forty-seven and 17 per cent were aware of links with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption, respectively. However, out of those who had knowledge of oral cancer, 18% (n= 69) were not knowledgeable about associations with habits. Conclusions: This survey revealed that the patients attending the hospital were well informed about oral cancer. However, awareness about precancer was relatively low. Knowledge about the causal relationships with tobacco smoking and use of alcohol was low compared to that for betel chewing.
Hidemichi Kihara - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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knowledge and practice of oral cancer screening in Teaching Faculty comparison of specialty and year of clinical experience
Journal of Cancer Education, 2019Co-Authors: Shintaro Kogi, John D Dasilva, Yusuke Mikasa, Cliff Lee, Shigemi Ishikawanagai, Qian Yang, Hidemichi Kihara, Ryosuke Abe, Hiroyuki YamadaAbstract:The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, practice, confidence, and perceived barriers to oral cancer screening among Teaching Faculty in Japan. Results were compared by specialist as well as years of clinical experience. A 25-question survey was used to assess the oral cancer screening practices of Faculty dentists at Iwate Medical University, School of Dental Medicine, the only dental school located in the northeast (Tohoku) region of Japan. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Iwate Medical University. The response rate was 83% (n = 110, 71.8% were male). This survey revealed that only 43.6% of the dentists performed oral cancer screening frequently (always or usually) at the initial appointment, and there was no significant differences between specialists and clinical experience. Visual inspection of the oral cavity was the primary screening method, but the frequency and content of the examination (TMJ and tonsil) was significantly different between specialties. A history of cancer and tobacco use motivated providers to perform an examination and was significantly different between various specialists and clinically experienced providers. In contrast, HPV and alcohol consumption were a weak motivator. The confidence level of providers on their examination knowledge/skills was poor, especially among junior Faculty. More than 80% of junior Faculty indicated a lack of knowledge/skills as a major barrier.
