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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Determinants of Diagnostic Delays in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Insights from Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors.

Ameersheti Yuktha, Sharath Chaitanya Bandari, Shazia J H Fathima, Jayaraman Selvaraj, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Arun Kumar Dasari, Santosh R Patil

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Ameersheti YukthaDepartment of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
Sharath Chaitanya BandariDepartment of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
Shazia J H FathimacCOMManD, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Jayaraman SelvarajcCOMManD, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Vishnu Priya VeeraraghavanCentre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Arun Kumar DasariDepartment of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7398-8601
Santosh R PatilDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Chhattisgarh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0715-497X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignancy with high morbidity and mortality rates. Timely diagnosis is critical for improving patient outcomes; however, diagnostic delays remain a concern. Understanding the factors that contribute to these delays is essential for developing effective interventions. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical determinants of diagnostic delay in patients with OSCC.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 226 patients with OSCC. Demographic data, including age, sex, marital status, education, and monthly household income, were collected. The time from symptom onset to definitive diagnosis was recorded. Stratified analysis and chi-square tests were conducted to assess the association between demographic and socioeconomic factors and diagnostic delays.

resultsThe mean diagnostic delay was 55.2 days, with 61.9% of the patients experiencing delays exceeding 40 days. Older age (>50 years), single marital status, lower educational level, and lower monthly income were associated with longer diagnostic delays (p < 0.05). Delays in biopsy sample collection also correlated with increased diagnostic delay (p < 0.05).

conclusionDemographic and socioeconomic factors significantly influence diagnostic delays in patients with OSCC. Targeted interventions to address these disparities are crucial for improving early detection and enhancing patient outcomes.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellDelayed DiagnosisMouth NeoplasmsSocioeconomic FactorsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesDemographyEarly Detection of CancerFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisDemographic factorsdiagnostic delayearly detectionoral squamous cell carcinomaSocio-Economic Factors

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