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Knowledge and awareness about Bowen's disease among dental students
S B Sree Lakshmi1, Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan1, R Gayathri1
1Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research
|January 16, 2023
Summary
Dental students show limited awareness of Bowen
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
- Oncology
Background:
- Bowen's disease, or squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is a noninvasive intraepidermal neoplasm.
- Its exact occurrence is unknown, but it is more common in men and associated with an increased risk of internal malignancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of Bowen's disease among dental students.
- To identify knowledge gaps regarding this condition within the dental student population.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 300 dental students (BDS and MDS) aged 18-30 in Chennai.
- Data collection utilized an online survey to ensure safety and reach within a large population.
Main Results:
- Overall awareness of Bowen's disease was approximately 65% among the surveyed dental students.
- Significant confusion existed regarding whether Bowen's disease is invasive or noninvasive, particularly in the 21-30 age group.
Conclusions:
- A notable percentage of dental students lack comprehensive awareness of Bowen's disease.
- Educating dental students about Bowen's disease and its association with internal malignancies is crucial for early detection and management.
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