NSU Research Contributions

Title : The trend of oral cancer screening in Bangladesh, perceptions, and risk factors: a model comparison approach

Authors : Irin Yasmin, Md. Shahariar Rokon, Elnaz Illias, Md. Nafiul Alam Khan, Md. Mahbub Alam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Rajib Kumar Malakar, and Faroque Md. Mohsin

Journal Article Title: F1000Research	Volume Number: 12	Publication Year : 2023
Index: indexed	Ranking: No Ranking	Publisher Name: F1000 Research Ltd.
Pages : 17
ISSN (Online): 2046-1402

Funding Information:

Funding Source : None

Other Information:

Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being	Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality	Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management
Impact statement: This study reveals a critically low rate of oral cancer (OC) screening in Bangladesh, with only 2.4% of dental patients having ever undergone an examination despite high awareness levels. By utilizing a model comparison approach, the research identifies that former smokeless tobacco users, past smokers, and those with a family history of OC (which increases the odds of screening by up to 16 times) are significantly more likely to seek screening. These findings highlight a major "lost golden opportunity" for early detection in dental practices and provide a vital evidence-based mandate for the government to implement a national-level screening program and targeted educational initiatives to mitigate the high mortality associated with this disease.	Collaboration: Government	Keywords: Oral cancer screening, Risk factors, Tobacco, Model comparison approach, Bangladesh.