Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices of Tobacco Cessation Counselling And Nicotine Replacement Therapy Among Dental Professionals
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| author | Heal Talk A Journal of Clinical Dentistry |
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| contents | <p>Abstract<br>The tobacco epidemic is a significant global health challenge, with over one-third of Indian<br>adults using tobacco in some form. Despite the known adverse effects of tobacco on oral and<br>general health, many individuals continue its use due to nicotine addiction. Nicotine<br>Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an effective pharmacological approach to aid in tobacco<br>cessation by alleviating withdrawal symptoms. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude,<br>and practices of dental professionals regarding tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) and NRT.<br>A survey was conducted among 250 dental students, including interns, postgraduates, and<br>faculty members, to evaluate their training, confidence, and practices in TCC and NRT. The<br>results revealed that while all participants recognized the harmful effects of tobacco, only 28%<br>were trained in TCC and 54% were aware of NRT agents. A significant portion of participants<br>lacked confidence in prescribing NRT due to insufficient training. This study underscores the<br>need for enhanced curriculum, certification courses, and continuous education programs to<br>improve the competency of dental professionals in tobacco cessation efforts.<br>Keywords : Tobacco Cessation Counseling (TCC), Nicotine Replacement Therapy<br>(NRT), Dental Professionals, Tobacco Epidemic, Oral Health, Addiction, Pharmacotherapy,<br>Dental Education, Survey, India</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices of Tobacco Cessation Counselling And Nicotine Replacement Therapy Among Dental Professionals Heal Talk A Journal of Clinical Dentistry <p>Abstract<br>The tobacco epidemic is a significant global health challenge, with over one-third of Indian<br>adults using tobacco in some form. Despite the known adverse effects of tobacco on oral and<br>general health, many individuals continue its use due to nicotine addiction. Nicotine<br>Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an effective pharmacological approach to aid in tobacco<br>cessation by alleviating withdrawal symptoms. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude,<br>and practices of dental professionals regarding tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) and NRT.<br>A survey was conducted among 250 dental students, including interns, postgraduates, and<br>faculty members, to evaluate their training, confidence, and practices in TCC and NRT. The<br>results revealed that while all participants recognized the harmful effects of tobacco, only 28%<br>were trained in TCC and 54% were aware of NRT agents. A significant portion of participants<br>lacked confidence in prescribing NRT due to insufficient training. This study underscores the<br>need for enhanced curriculum, certification courses, and continuous education programs to<br>improve the competency of dental professionals in tobacco cessation efforts.<br>Keywords : Tobacco Cessation Counseling (TCC), Nicotine Replacement Therapy<br>(NRT), Dental Professionals, Tobacco Epidemic, Oral Health, Addiction, Pharmacotherapy,<br>Dental Education, Survey, India</p> |
| title | Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices of Tobacco Cessation Counselling And Nicotine Replacement Therapy Among Dental Professionals |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15245310 |