Original Article
Volume: 41 | Issue: 2 | Published: Jun 25, 2025 | Pages: 13 - 13 | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study
Authors: Zehra Ahmed , Naveera Raza , Humera akhlaq , Fatima Rasool , Khushbu Lohana , Sehrish Ahmed
Article Info
Authors
Zehra Ahmed
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Naveera Raza
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Humera akhlaq
Department of Oral Pathology, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Fatima Rasool
Department of Oral Pathology, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Khushbu Lohana
Department of Oral Biology, Ziauddin College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan
Sehrish Ahmed
Department of Oral Medicine, Baqai Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Publication History
Received: December 10, 2024
Accepted: June 04, 2025
Published: June 25, 2025
Abstract
Background and Objective: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are a group of oral mucosal abnormalities with an increased risk of malignant transformation. Their high prevalence, especially in Asia, poses a significant public health concern. Beyond disease control, understanding the impact of OPMDs on patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is essential for guiding treatment decisions and optimizing care. This study aimed to identify factors that could affect HRQoL in patients with oral potentially malignant disorders in the local population.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 8 months at Ziauddin University and Abbasi Shaheed Hospitals, enrolling 83 patients aged >20 years with clinically and histologically confirmed Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. Patients with other medical conditions or prior treatments were excluded. Written informed consent was obtained. HRQoL was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire across eight domains. ANOVA was used to compare HRQoL domains, and Pearson’s correlation tested associations between variables. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Result: Actinic cheilitis was the most common lesion, predominantly affecting patients aged 51-60 years. Physical health was the most impaired HRQoL domain (p = 0.001), while mental health was the least affected (p = 0.02). Patients ≥40 years reported poorer physical health, whereas those aged 41-50 experienced greater mental health and activity limitations. Pain showed a positive correlation with social health (r = 0.426, p < 0.01) and a negative correlation with emotional health (r = -0.291, p < 0.01). Mental and emotional health were strongly correlated (r = 0.741, p < 0.01).
Conclusion: OPMDs significantly impair HRQoL, particularly physical health and daily functioning. Pain adversely affects social and emotional well-being, while mental and emotional health are closely linked. Findings highlight the need for targeted HRQoL assessment and patient‑centered care to optimize outcomes.
Keywords: Quality of life, health impact, oral potentially malignant disorders, physical health, mental health.
Pubmed Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. BioMedica. 2025; 25 (June 2025): 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
Web Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/1559 [Access: August 08, 2025]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. BioMedica. 2025; 25 (June 2025): 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. BioMedica. (2025), [cited August 08, 2025]; 25 (June 2025): 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
Harvard Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed (2025) Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. BioMedica, 25 (June 2025): 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
Chicago Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. "Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study." 25 (2025), 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed. "Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study." 25.June 2025 (2025), 13-13. Print. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Zehra Ahmed, Naveera Raza, Humera akhlaq, Fatima Rasool, Khushbu Lohana, Sehrish Ahmed (2025) Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study. , 25 (June 2025), 13-13. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1559