scholarly journals Betel quid not containing tobacco and oral leukoplakia: A report on a cross-sectional study in Papua New Guinea and a meta-analysis of current evidence

2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (8) ◽  
pp. 1871-1876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Thomas ◽  
Ross Harris ◽  
Andrew R. Ness ◽  
Joachim Taulo ◽  
Robert Maclennan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Leukoplakia ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Effects of alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and betel quid chewing on upper digestive diseases: a large cross-sectional study and meta-analysis

Oncotarget ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (44) ◽  
pp. 78011-78022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Shiuan Chuang ◽  
Meng-Chieh Wu ◽  
Fang-Jung Yu ◽  
Yao-Kuang Wang ◽  
Chien-Yu Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Digestive Diseases ◽  
Betel Quid Chewing

scholarly journals Betel quid not containing tobacco and oral cancer: A report on a case–control study in Papua New Guinea and a meta-analysis of current evidence

2007 ◽  
Vol 120 (6) ◽  
pp. 1318-1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Thomas ◽  
Christopher J. Bain ◽  
Diana Battistutta ◽  
Andrew R. Ness ◽  
Darius Paissat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors in three sites across Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e000221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Rarau ◽  
Gwendalyn Vengiau ◽  
Hebe Gouda ◽  
Suparat Phuanukoonon ◽  
Isi H Kevau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Disease

scholarly journals Assessment of Betel Quid Habits and Risk of Precancerous Oral Lesions Among Paniya Tribes of Wayanad, India - A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 12s-12s
Author(s):  
S. Palliyal
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Leukoplakia ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Submucous Fibrosis

Background: Betel quid habits in India is widely prevalent and responsible for increased incidence of head and neck cancer in the country. Head and neck cancer is a major public health problem among Paniya tribes, a marginalized tribal group in Kerala state, India. Previous studies among Paniya tribals in Wayanad have documented a high prevalence of betel quid habit. Oral leukoplakia (OL) and oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) are the most common oral mucosal diseases that have a very high malignant transformation rate. Aim: Aim of this study was to evaluate the risks imposed by betel quid habits in the development of oral leukoplakia and oral submucous fibrosis among Paniya tribes of Wayanad. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 300 residents between September 01, 2009 and March 31, 2017 using a structured questionnaire containing details of betel quid habits and socio-demographic details. Descriptive statistics and testing of hypothesis were used for the analysis using EPI INFO and SPSS 16 software. Results: In the 300 subjects, the mean age was 32.4 ±SD 11.4 years, gender distribution (57.5% males vs. 42.5% females). 32.5% out of the study population were betel quid chewers (46.5% of males and 14.6% of females). The prevalence of OL and OSF was 12.9% and 13.02%, respectively among betel quid chewers. Conclusion: Awareness of head and neck cancer by betel quid habits varied with socioeconomic status among Paniya tribes of Wayanad. Despite their awareness of tobacco chewing as a risk factor for head and neck cancer, most of them still continue to chew. There is an urgent need to develop and implement culturally appropriate awareness-raising activities to target betel quid habit.

scholarly journals Dorsal longitudinal foreskin cut is associated with reduced risk of HIV, syphilis and genital herpes in men: a cross-sectional study in Papua New Guinea

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 21358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J Vallely ◽  
David MacLaren ◽  
Matthew David ◽  
Pamela Toliman ◽  
Angela Kelly-Hanku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Genital Herpes ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reduced Risk

scholarly journals Coverage, determinants of use and repurposing of long-lasting insecticidal nets two years after a mass distribution in Lihir Islands, Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pere Millat-Martínez ◽  
Rebecca Gabong ◽  
Núria Balanza ◽  
Sakaia Luana ◽  
Sergi Sanz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Mass Distribution ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets

Abstract Background Universal coverage with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is an essential component of malaria control programmes. Three-yearly mass distribution of LLINs in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been successful in reducing infection transmission since 2009, but malaria prevalence ramped up from 2015 onwards. Although LLIN universal coverage is mostly achieved during these campaigns, it may not be related with net use over time. Uses given to LLINs and non-compliance of this strategy were evaluated. Methods A knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) cross-sectional study was conducted in Lihir Islands, PNG, 2–2.5 years after the last LLIN mass distribution campaign. Data on bed net ownership, use and maintenance behaviour was collected using a household questionnaire administered by trained community volunteers. Logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with owning at least one LLIN and sleeping under a LLIN the previous night. Results Among 2694 households surveyed, 27.4 % (95 % CI: 25.8–29.2) owned at least one LLIN and 8.7 % (95 % CI: 7.6–9.8) had an adequate LLIN coverage (at least one LLIN for every two people). Out of 13,595 individuals in the surveyed households, 13.6 % (95 % CI: 13.0-–4.2) reported having slept under a LLIN the preceding night. Determinants for sleeping under LLIN included living in a household with adequate LLIN coverage [adjusted OR (aOR) = 5.82 (95 % CI: 3.23–10.49)], household heads knowledge about LLINs [aOR = 16.44 (95 % CI: 8.29–32.58)], and female gender [aOR = 1.92 (95 % CI: 1.53–2.40)] (all p-values < 0.001). LLIN use decreased with older age [aOR = 0.29 (95 % CI: 0.21–0.40) for ≥ 15 year-olds, aOR = 0.38 (95 % CI: 0.27–0.55) for 5–14 year-olds] compared to < 5 year-olds (p-value < 0.001). Knowledge on the use of LLIN was good in 37.0 % of the household heads. Repurposed nets were reported serving as fishing nets (30.4 %), fruits and seedlings protection (26.6 %), covering up food (19.0 %) and bed linen (11.5 %). Conclusions Two years after mass distribution, LLIN coverage and use in Lihir Islands is extremely low. Three yearly distribution campaigns may not suffice to maintain an acceptable LLIN coverage unless knowledge on maintenance and use is promoted trough educational campaigns.

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