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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Perceptions and Practices of General Practitioners towards Oral Cancer and Emerging Risk Factors among Indian Immigrants in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

Nidhi Saraswat, Rona Pillay, Neeta Prabhu, Bronwyn Everett, Ajesh George

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Nidhi SaraswatCentre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW 1871, Australia.
Rona PillaySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW 2116, Australia.
Neeta PrabhuPaediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0267-2172
Bronwyn EverettCentre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW 1871, Australia.
Ajesh GeorgeCentre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW 1871, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6795-2546
Ingham Institute · AUThe University of Sydney · AUWestern Sydney University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn Australia, Indian immigrants are one of the fastest-growing communities. Since oral cancer is widespread in India, the indulgence of Indians in customs of areca (betel) nut use in Australia may be linked to the recent rise in oral cancer cases. Since GPs (general practitioners) are primary healthcare providers, it is pivotal to ensure the oral cancer awareness of GPs. This study aimed to explore oral cancer risk-related knowledge, beliefs, and clinical practices of GPs in Australia.

methodsFourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs practicing across New South Wales and Victoria. Purposive and snowball sampling were used for recruitment. Data were analysed through a directed content analysis approach.

resultsAll GPs were knowledgeable of major oral cancer causative factors including tobacco and alcohol, but some had limited understanding about the risks associated with areca nut preparations. Positive attitudes were evident, with all participants acknowledging the importance of oral cancer risk assessment. Most GPs recalled not performing oral cancer routine check-ups.

conclusionGPs presented good oral cancer knowledge except for emerging risk factors such as areca nut use. Varied beliefs and inconsistent clinical practices relating to oral cancer screening is concerning. Accessible oral cancer training around emerging risk factors may benefit GPs.

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Emigrants and ImmigrantsGeneral PractitionersMouth NeoplasmsAttitude of Health PersonnelHumansPerceptionRisk FactorsVictoriaAustraliaawarenessbeliefsclinical practicesgeneral practitionersIndian immigrantsknowledgeoral cancerperceptions

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