Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1629_23
Priyanka K. Meshram, Rainita R. Pise, Abhishek Joshi
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Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1717_23
S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava, Rainita R. Pise, Abhishek Joshi
ABSTRACT In the process of producing competent and efficient medical graduates, clinical teaching is an integral component of undergraduate training. Even though clinical training has been linked with multiple benefits and plays a defining role in transforming a medical student into a competent doctor, it has some inherent challenges. The learner–doctor method emphasizes learning by doing and has the potential to counter the identified challenges in the traditional mode of clinical training. The learner–doctor method places emphasis on collaborative learning, wherein students learn by experiential learning and active participation in patient care. This method not only fosters the development of clinical skills but also cultivates critical thinking, teamwork, empathy, and effective communication. A number of activities or strategies must be planned and implemented to ensure that the set objectives of the learner–doctor method are accomplished by the medical institutions. In conclusion, as medical education continues to evolve, the learner–doctor method of clinical training is a dynamic approach to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. As this method enables medical students to actively engage in patient care and improve their critical thinking, it becomes the need of the hour that every medical institution should explore the opportunity to effectively implement the same in their settings.
{"title":"Practice makes perfect: The learner–doctor blueprint for proficient physicians","authors":"S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava, Rainita R. Pise, Abhishek Joshi","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1717_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1717_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 In the process of producing competent and efficient medical graduates, clinical teaching is an integral component of undergraduate training. Even though clinical training has been linked with multiple benefits and plays a defining role in transforming a medical student into a competent doctor, it has some inherent challenges. The learner–doctor method emphasizes learning by doing and has the potential to counter the identified challenges in the traditional mode of clinical training. The learner–doctor method places emphasis on collaborative learning, wherein students learn by experiential learning and active participation in patient care. This method not only fosters the development of clinical skills but also cultivates critical thinking, teamwork, empathy, and effective communication. A number of activities or strategies must be planned and implemented to ensure that the set objectives of the learner–doctor method are accomplished by the medical institutions. In conclusion, as medical education continues to evolve, the learner–doctor method of clinical training is a dynamic approach to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. As this method enables medical students to actively engage in patient care and improve their critical thinking, it becomes the need of the hour that every medical institution should explore the opportunity to effectively implement the same in their settings.","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140795914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1435_23
V. Vennu
ABSTRACT Uncertainty exists in the drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and health conditions due to mosquitoes and flies across India. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the availability of drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and health in India. We used secondary analysis data on 95,548 household members from the National Sample Survey, which included 113,822 homes and 555,351 persons across India between June 2017 and 2018. About 36.4% of household members stated that tube wells or boreholes outside the property at a distance of less than 0.2 km were their main source of drinking water. More than 87% of respondents said that the water they drank was free of impurities, and 55.1% said that it had not been treated. About 45.7% of respondents stated that there were no bathrooms in the dwellings. More than 50% of the time, according to the respondents, garbage was not collected. A flea or mosquito problem was reported by about 97% of households. Around 97% of households reported fevers that were caused by a disease. In India, poor access to drinking water, sanitary facilities, good hygiene, and healthcare existed. The results will support the next visionary programs to increase living standards in the country.
{"title":"Drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and health conditions in India: Findings from the national sample survey","authors":"V. Vennu","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1435_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1435_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Uncertainty exists in the drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and health conditions due to mosquitoes and flies across India. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the availability of drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and health in India.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 We used secondary analysis data on 95,548 household members from the National Sample Survey, which included 113,822 homes and 555,351 persons across India between June 2017 and 2018.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 About 36.4% of household members stated that tube wells or boreholes outside the property at a distance of less than 0.2 km were their main source of drinking water. More than 87% of respondents said that the water they drank was free of impurities, and 55.1% said that it had not been treated. About 45.7% of respondents stated that there were no bathrooms in the dwellings. More than 50% of the time, according to the respondents, garbage was not collected. A flea or mosquito problem was reported by about 97% of households. Around 97% of households reported fevers that were caused by a disease.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 In India, poor access to drinking water, sanitary facilities, good hygiene, and healthcare existed. The results will support the next visionary programs to increase living standards in the country.\u0000","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140789616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1561_23
Mansi Arora
ABSTRACT In India, rural–urban health disparities have been persisting over a period. Migration of patients from rural to urban is an integral part of population dynamics thereby creating an additional burden on urban hospitals. Over the decade, India has made significant advances in health in reducing the rural-urban gap. The article highlights how the strengthening of rural healthcare facilities has reduced the burden of urban hospitals. Secondary data on the usage of public and private healthcare facilities from two rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in 2016 and 2021 and the Rural Health Statistics 2021-2022 were analyzed. The proportion of beneficiaries seeking care from public health facilities has increased from 41.9% to 45.7% in rural areas and 31% to 35.3% in urban areas between 2014 to 2017. The institutional deliveries have increased from 56% to 69.2% in rural areas and from 42% to 48.3% in urban areas. The State and local level interventions such as the upgradation of existing physical infrastructure, human resources, regular supply of medicines and consumables, development of referral linkages, patient transportation, and enhancing community participation have strengthened the rural healthcare system. Adequate utilization of the resources is crucial to addressing the lag and alleviating the rural-urban divide.
{"title":"Reduced burden on urban hospitals by strengthening rural health facilities: Perspective from India","authors":"Mansi Arora","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1561_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1561_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 In India, rural–urban health disparities have been persisting over a period. Migration of patients from rural to urban is an integral part of population dynamics thereby creating an additional burden on urban hospitals. Over the decade, India has made significant advances in health in reducing the rural-urban gap. The article highlights how the strengthening of rural healthcare facilities has reduced the burden of urban hospitals. Secondary data on the usage of public and private healthcare facilities from two rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in 2016 and 2021 and the Rural Health Statistics 2021-2022 were analyzed. The proportion of beneficiaries seeking care from public health facilities has increased from 41.9% to 45.7% in rural areas and 31% to 35.3% in urban areas between 2014 to 2017. The institutional deliveries have increased from 56% to 69.2% in rural areas and from 42% to 48.3% in urban areas. The State and local level interventions such as the upgradation of existing physical infrastructure, human resources, regular supply of medicines and consumables, development of referral linkages, patient transportation, and enhancing community participation have strengthened the rural healthcare system. Adequate utilization of the resources is crucial to addressing the lag and alleviating the rural-urban divide.","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140758826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1659_23
Husam S. Alsulaihebi, Amjad S. Alsulaihebi, Ziyad K. Alsaedi, Saud Y. Alsharif, Anis W. Mahamid, Omar M. Babateen
ABSTRACT The study aimed to evaluate musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevalence and its correlation with stress in medical students at Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) in Saudi Arabia. A total of 416 participants participated in this study by answering an online questionnaire. We included medical students from UQU of both genders, ranging from the first year to the sixth year. A questionnaire was used to capture sociodemographic data. The data were collected using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) and Standardized Nordic questionnaire. Among 416 medical students surveyed, 219 (52.60%) were males. A significant proportion of participants, 294 (70.70%), reported experiencing pain during the last 12 months. Female students exhibited significantly higher scores of MSDs compared to their male counterparts. Students who reported working between 51–90 hours per week had a significantly higher MSD score than those who worked 0–50 hours or 91 or more hours. The findings of this study indicated that the most prevalent MSDs were low back pain (50.20%), followed by neck pain (31.70%), and female medical students exhibited significantly higher stress levels than male medical students. Musculoskeletal disorders represent a prevalent health issue among medical students, there is a significant association between factors such as being a female and body mass index. Additionally, psychological stress is a widespread concern among medical students, given the demanding nature of their lifestyle. Interestingly, our findings revealed that there exists a moderately positive relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and stress in this particular population.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1533_23
Ranjani Kanakaraj, R. Umamaheswari, S. Subramaniam
ABSTRACT The AIDS epidemic has drastically reduced in India since it was first identified in 1986, largely due to the widespread availability of anti-retroviral treatment (ART). Management of HIV is currently more focussed on long term morbidities, including mental health. Depression is the most common co-morbidity seen in people living with HIV. Depression is found to negatively affect patient adherence to ART. Poor adherence to ART leads to drug resistance and susceptibility to opportunistic infections. The purpose of this study is to find the prevalence of depression among people living with HIV and to study the correlation between depression and adherence to ART. The study was conducted in the ART centre at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, between August and October 2022. Patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to identify depression, and the Adult AIDS clinical trials group (AACTG) questionnaire was used to identify adherence. Data were entered in MS Excel and were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 16. The association between categorical data were analysed using Chi-square and Fisher exact test. The correlation between adherence and depression was done using the Spearman correlation. The prevalence of depression was found to be 20.2%. A mild negative correlation was found between depression and adherence. Depression was found to have a significant correlation with women, unemployed, widowed, divorced individuals, and those with diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis. Depression is an important risk factor for adherence to ART. Though severe depression was not found in this study, mild and moderate depression was associated with reduced adherence to ART. Treating depression is likely to improve adherence and the overall wellbeing of patients with HIV and AIDS.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1615_23
Maham Arshad, Shyamkumar Sriram, Saira Khan, Pavan Kumar Gollapalli, M. Albadrani
ABSTRACT Physician communication is vital for an effective physician-patient relationship. Physician empathy is crucial to patient communication. The relationship between physician empathy, physician communication, and patient satisfaction is not very clear. This study aims to study the mediating role of physician’s empathy between physician’s communication, physician’s empathy, and patient’s satisfaction. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, during the time period of December 2018 to February 2019. Employing the technique of purposive convenience sampling, data were collected (N = 238) from psychiatric, cardiology, and dermatology wards of public and private sector hospitals of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Communication Assessment Tool, specifically the Patient’s Perception of Physician’s Empathy and Patient Satisfaction Scale, was used to assess study variables. The measures used in the research assess the patient’s perception of the physician’s communication, empathy, and patient’s satisfaction. Formal permission for the research was taken from the hospital administration with approval from the institutional review boards. Participants were briefed about the purpose of the research. Both verbal and written informed consent was taken from them. The result shows that a physician’s empathy plays a mediating role between the physician’s communication skills and patient satisfaction. Moreover, Pearson product-moment correlation indicated a significant positive relationship between doctors’ communication skills, doctors’ empathy, and patients’ satisfaction. Building a positive doctor-patient relationship would not only lead to improved patient satisfaction but also reduce the likelihood of medical malpractice. Therefore, steps should be taken to enforce trust, interaction, and empathy in doctor-patient relationships, with patient-centered services. Physician’s empathy plays a mediating role between physician’s communication skills and patient’s satisfaction.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1355_23
Leena S. Balpande, Yamini V. Pusdekar, Sayali S. Bhagat, Purva D. Patil, Ajeet V. Saoji
ABSTRACT Medical undergraduates, being away from their institutes due to the lockdown, are at a greater risk of being affected by the negative news, which may easily instill fear and panic among them. Therefore, the present study was planned with the objective to study the effects of media exposure on the psychological health of undergraduate medical students at a tertiary health institute. To assess the psychological effects of social media/media use and coping mechanisms adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tertiary care teaching Institute and Cross-sectional study. It is a cross-sectional observational study performed among (under graduate) UG students, which was assessed using a pre-tested questionnaire including the pre-validated DASS-21 scale. Data collected was entered in MS Excel. Descriptive statistics and correlation of the study variables were analyzed while controlling for demographics using Epi-info software version 7.2.2. It was observed that around one-fifth of the participants have moderate depression, followed by mild 10.97%; one-fifth of the participants have moderate levels of anxiety 20.41% followed by extremely severe anxiety 13.27% and about two-thirds of the study participants having no stress 64.29% followed by mild stress 14.80% and moderate stress 9.69%. There was a significant psychological impact of the use of social media among young populations, particularly anxiety, stress, and depression with exposure to negative news and reports on social media platforms.
{"title":"Influence of social media on psychological health of youth during COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Leena S. Balpande, Yamini V. Pusdekar, Sayali S. Bhagat, Purva D. Patil, Ajeet V. Saoji","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1355_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1355_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Medical undergraduates, being away from their institutes due to the lockdown, are at a greater risk of being affected by the negative news, which may easily instill fear and panic among them. Therefore, the present study was planned with the objective to study the effects of media exposure on the psychological health of undergraduate medical students at a tertiary health institute.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 To assess the psychological effects of social media/media use and coping mechanisms adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Tertiary care teaching Institute and Cross-sectional study.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 It is a cross-sectional observational study performed among (under graduate) UG students, which was assessed using a pre-tested questionnaire including the pre-validated DASS-21 scale.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Data collected was entered in MS Excel. Descriptive statistics and correlation of the study variables were analyzed while controlling for demographics using Epi-info software version 7.2.2.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 It was observed that around one-fifth of the participants have moderate depression, followed by mild 10.97%; one-fifth of the participants have moderate levels of anxiety 20.41% followed by extremely severe anxiety 13.27% and about two-thirds of the study participants having no stress 64.29% followed by mild stress 14.80% and moderate stress 9.69%.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There was a significant psychological impact of the use of social media among young populations, particularly anxiety, stress, and depression with exposure to negative news and reports on social media platforms.\u0000","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140769222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1365_23
S. S. G. Kalyan, Geeta Bhardwaj, Naseema Shafqat, Mamta Verma
ABSTRACT Childbirth is a beautiful life event, a unique personal experience for each woman. The study aimed to assess the preferences and factors determining preference for mode of delivery among primigravida mothers. A descriptive exploratory design was applied to explore the factors for preferring the mode of delivery among 250 antenatal mothers, selected by convenient sampling technique. A self-structured dichotomous questionnaire on preference and factors influencing preference for mode of delivery was used. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20 software. The majority of participants (98.4%) preferred vaginal delivery over elective cesarean section as a mode of delivery. The significant factor influencing preferences was speedy recovery after delivery (89.8%). However, significant factors for preferring the cesarean mode of delivery were the obstetrician’s advice and the baby’s safety (100%). The majority of women preferred a vaginal mode of delivery; they still undergo cesarean mode of delivery. Considering factors, there is a need to develop a positive attitude toward NVD and actions to create awareness toward a safe mode of delivery by building a mutual trust environment and increasing effective dissemination of correct and neutral delivery option advice.
{"title":"Preferences and factors determining preferences for mode of delivery among primigravida mothers","authors":"S. S. G. Kalyan, Geeta Bhardwaj, Naseema Shafqat, Mamta Verma","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1365_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1365_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Childbirth is a beautiful life event, a unique personal experience for each woman. The study aimed to assess the preferences and factors determining preference for mode of delivery among primigravida mothers.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A descriptive exploratory design was applied to explore the factors for preferring the mode of delivery among 250 antenatal mothers, selected by convenient sampling technique. A self-structured dichotomous questionnaire on preference and factors influencing preference for mode of delivery was used. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20 software.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The majority of participants (98.4%) preferred vaginal delivery over elective cesarean section as a mode of delivery. The significant factor influencing preferences was speedy recovery after delivery (89.8%). However, significant factors for preferring the cesarean mode of delivery were the obstetrician’s advice and the baby’s safety (100%).\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The majority of women preferred a vaginal mode of delivery; they still undergo cesarean mode of delivery. Considering factors, there is a need to develop a positive attitude toward NVD and actions to create awareness toward a safe mode of delivery by building a mutual trust environment and increasing effective dissemination of correct and neutral delivery option advice.\u0000","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140771554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1334_23
D. Dorai Raghav, G. Shobana, S. Senthilnathan, K. Lokeshwaran
ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of oral carcinoma and precancerous lesion, oral healthcare seeking behaviour and identify accessible areas of tobacco cessation centres and oral healthcare facilities among Irular adult tribes residing in Pondicherry. 1. To estimate the prevalence of oral carcinomas and precancerous lesion by using toluidine blue solution. 2. To determine their oral healthcare seeking behaviour in terms of utilizing oral healthcare facilities. 3. To identify accessible tobacco cessation centres and oral healthcare centres for prevention of oral cancer. A cross-sectional study is designed to identify oral carcinomas, oral health-care seeking behaviour among Irular tribes of Pondicherry. 1% toluidine blue solution prepared for detection of oral precancerous lesion. Data was collected using a questionnaire and clinical examination. The collected data was subjected to statistical analysis. Out of 587 study population, oral mucosal lesion among the study population was 46 (7.8%) leukoplakia and 18 (3.1%) candidiasis. Positive health seeking behaviour 24 (41.7%) was observed. The study concluded that low prevalence of oral precancerous lesion and oral healthcare seeking behaviour is poor.
{"title":"Community-based early detection of oral precancerous lesion, accessibility and utilization of oral healthcare services among Irular tribes residing at union territory of Pondicherry","authors":"D. Dorai Raghav, G. Shobana, S. Senthilnathan, K. Lokeshwaran","doi":"10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1334_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1334_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of oral carcinoma and precancerous lesion, oral healthcare seeking behaviour and identify accessible areas of tobacco cessation centres and oral healthcare facilities among Irular adult tribes residing in Pondicherry.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 1. To estimate the prevalence of oral carcinomas and precancerous lesion by using toluidine blue solution. 2. To determine their oral healthcare seeking behaviour in terms of utilizing oral healthcare facilities. 3. To identify accessible tobacco cessation centres and oral healthcare centres for prevention of oral cancer.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A cross-sectional study is designed to identify oral carcinomas, oral health-care seeking behaviour among Irular tribes of Pondicherry. 1% toluidine blue solution prepared for detection of oral precancerous lesion. Data was collected using a questionnaire and clinical examination. The collected data was subjected to statistical analysis.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Out of 587 study population, oral mucosal lesion among the study population was 46 (7.8%) leukoplakia and 18 (3.1%) candidiasis. Positive health seeking behaviour 24 (41.7%) was observed.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The study concluded that low prevalence of oral precancerous lesion and oral healthcare seeking behaviour is poor.\u0000","PeriodicalId":509702,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140794243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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