Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Perceived Barriers towards Tobacco Cessation Counseling Among Future Dentists.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: It is an established fact that tobacco usage is associated with many of the fatal but preventable diseases. Most of the people are unaware about the hazards of tobacco on health, oral health if they are aware not proper assistance /guidance to get rid of this. Dentists and dental office may be ideally suited to help patients quit tobacco. But significant barriers to anti-tobacco counseling by dentists. Hence present study done to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers towards tobacco cessation counseling among future dentists. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey that included a convenience sample of clinical dental students of Chennai city. Results: Most respondents (95%) had knowledge that smoking does affect the dental management of the patient. All the students had the practice of asking the patients regarding tobacco habit, and if present the frequency and duration. But had negative attitudes to counseling because of lack of time and training. Conclusion: Clinical dental students have the knowledge of tobacco and oral health. But lack in practicing tobacco counseling (Ask, Assess and advice) due to their perceived barriers.
Authors and Affiliations
Darshana Bennadi, Saravanan . A. V, Sibyl S, Nandita Kshetrimayum
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