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Introdução: O cancro oral é definido pela Classificação Internacional de Doenças como um conjunto de tumores malignos que surgem na cavidade oral, por norma apresenta-se como uma lesão oral ulcerada única, instalada sobre a base da mucosa endurecida. O prognóstico e sucesso do tratamento desta patologia estão dependentes de um diagnóstico precoce sendo, portanto, de fulcral importância que o diagnóstico ocorra em estádios iniciais. Assim, é de extrema importância que todos os pacientes tenham conhecimento dos fatores de risco e sintomatologia. Objetivos: Determinar o nível de conhecimento dos doentes em relação ao cancro oral. Métodos: A amostra assumiu-se de conveniência. Os dados foram obtidos através da aplicação de um questionário online. As respostas dadas foram de carácter voluntário e anónimo. Resultados: A amostra obtida perfez um total de 100 inquiridos. Destes, 68% são do sexo feminino e 32% do sexo masculino. Da totalidade dos inquiridos a faixa etária dos 18-25 anos, foi a que mais participou, com 59%. Mais de 77% dos pacientes considerou os seus conhecimentos como “Insuficientes”. Discussão: Estabeleceu-se a estatística descritiva de todas as variáveis, com o cálculo das suas frequências absolutas e relativas. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes apresenta desconhecimento em relação ao cancro oral. O que acaba por dificultar na deteção do mesmo em estádios iniciais.
ABSTRACT - Introduction: Oral cancer is defined by the International Classification of Diseases as a group of malignant tumors that arise in the oral cavity and usually appear as a single ulcerated oral lesion, installed on the base of the hardened mucosa. The prognosis and success of the treatment of this pathology are dependent on an early diagnosis and, therefore, the diagnosis must occur in the initial stages, therefore, all patients must be aware of the risk factors and symptomatology. Objectives: Determine the level of knowledge of patients about oral cancer. Methods: The sample was assumed to be of convenience, the data acquired through the online survey were voluntary and anonymous. Results: 100 valid responses were considered for statistical purposes. 68% were female and 32% were male. Of all respondents, the age group that most participated was the ages 18-25 with 59%. More than 77% of patients considered their knowledge as “Insufficient”. Discussion: A statistical relationship was established for all variables, with the calculation of their absolute and relative frequencies. Conclusion: Most patients are unaware of oral cancer. Which makes it difficult to detect it in the early stages.
ABSTRACT - Introduction: Oral cancer is defined by the International Classification of Diseases as a group of malignant tumors that arise in the oral cavity and usually appear as a single ulcerated oral lesion, installed on the base of the hardened mucosa. The prognosis and success of the treatment of this pathology are dependent on an early diagnosis and, therefore, the diagnosis must occur in the initial stages, therefore, all patients must be aware of the risk factors and symptomatology. Objectives: Determine the level of knowledge of patients about oral cancer. Methods: The sample was assumed to be of convenience, the data acquired through the online survey were voluntary and anonymous. Results: 100 valid responses were considered for statistical purposes. 68% were female and 32% were male. Of all respondents, the age group that most participated was the ages 18-25 with 59%. More than 77% of patients considered their knowledge as “Insufficient”. Discussion: A statistical relationship was established for all variables, with the calculation of their absolute and relative frequencies. Conclusion: Most patients are unaware of oral cancer. Which makes it difficult to detect it in the early stages.
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Mestrado em Tecnologias Clínico-Laboratoriais
Keywords
Cancro oral Literacia em saúde Informação em saúde Portugal Torres Novas Oral cancer Health literacy Health information
Citation
Oliveira BG. Cancro oral: avaliação dos conhecimentos dos pacientes na cidade de Torres Novas [dissertation]. Lisboa: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; 2023.
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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa