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Awareness on hematological malignancies among college students
Ritya Mary Jibu1, Vishnu Priya 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
|February 17, 2023
Summary
This study assessed awareness of hematological malignancies among dental students. Most students demonstrated good knowledge of blood cancers and their oral manifestations, indicating effective awareness.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hematological malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, involve uncontrolled growth of abnormal blood cells.
- These cancers disrupt normal blood cell production and function.
- Assessing awareness is crucial for early detection and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and raise awareness of hematological malignancies among college students.
- To understand the knowledge level of dental students regarding blood cancers.
- To explore the role of dental care in detecting hematological malignancies.
Main Methods:
- A Google Forms questionnaire was developed to assess awareness.
- The survey targeted dental students in Chennai.
- Data was collected via an online Google Form link.
Main Results:
- A majority of participants (68.97%) were aware of hematological malignancies.
- Oral manifestations were identified as a key detection method by 75.86% of respondents.
- A significant portion (27.59%) lacked awareness, and 3.45% were unsure.
Conclusions:
- Most surveyed dental students possess awareness of hematological malignancies and their types.
- Dental professionals play a role in recognizing oral signs of these blood cancers.
- Further educational initiatives may benefit students with lower awareness levels.
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