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J Cancer Res Ther ; 20(3): 959-965, 2024 Apr 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38261447

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AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of types of head and neck cancer in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of types of head and neck cancer in Madurai, Tamil Nadu using a questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out for two months among 300 head and neck cancer patients at a tertiary cancer center in Madurai. A convenience sampling technique was used. The data were collected using a pretested, self-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 software. RESULTS: Of 300 head and neck cancer patients, the mean age of the patients was about 51.04 ± 16.49 years. The majority of the patients were male (80%), employed (85%), and literate (65%). Among the head and neck cancer patients, 65% were tobacco users and 42.4% were alcohol consumers. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common type of head and neck cancer, and 79.7% were diagnosed at an advanced stage of said cancer, such as stages III and IV. CONCLUSION: Lack of knowledge and awareness is a major cause of increasing prevalence of head and neck cancer in our country. It is most important to increase the knowledge and awareness of early symptom recognition and its seriousness among the general population.


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Head and Neck Neoplasms , Tertiary Care Centers , Humans , Male , Head and Neck Neoplasms/epidemiology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/pathology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/diagnosis , Female , Cross-Sectional Studies , Middle Aged , Prevalence , India/epidemiology , Tertiary Care Centers/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires , Aged , Neoplasm Staging
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J Cancer Res Ther ; 17(4): 1039-1046, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34528561

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INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a major life-threatening disease and has an impact on both patients and their family members. Caring for cancer patients may lead to several levels of stress which may affect their own health as well as their quality of life. AIM: To assess the perceived stress and burden of family caregivers of head and neck cancer patients (HNC) attending cancer care centre at a tertiary care centre, Tamil Nadu. OBJECTIVES: To assess the perceived stress and the burden among caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) respectively. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A Cross-sectional study was carried out for a period of three months among the caregivers of head and neck cancer patients at a cancer care centre, Madurai. A total of 200 caregivers were selected by Convenience sampling method. Data was collected using a pretested, self-structured, closed-ended questionnaire by face to face interview method. RESULTS: The study population consisted of Caregivers aged 21-60 years, mostly females (80%), spouses (54%), employed (57%) and uneducated (66%). Most of the caregivers were from lower socioeconomic status (66%) and those who are providing care for 1 to 6 months were more in number. In this study, 82% of caregivers reported high caregiver burden (CSI ≥7) and 67% of caregivers reported high stress (PSS ≥ 26 - 40). CONCLUSION: Caregivers are experiencing significant burden, particularly with respect to their physical and psychological well-being, economic circumstances, social and personal relationships.


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Adaptation, Psychological , Caregivers/psychology , Family/psychology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/psychology , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/psychology , Stress, Psychological/epidemiology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Head and Neck Neoplasms/pathology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/therapy , Humans , India/epidemiology , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/pathology , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/therapy , Stress, Psychological/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Tertiary Care Centers , Young Adult
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