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Menon PG, George S, Nair BS, Rani A, Thennarasu K, Jaisoorya TS. Tobacco Use Among College Students Across Various Disciplines in Kerala, India. Tob Use Insights 2020; 13:1179173X20938773. [PMID: 32699498 PMCID: PMC7357023 DOI: 10.1177/1179173x20938773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Tobacco use is a major public health concern in India. Its use in young people is linked to increased severity, longer duration, and reduced efforts to seek treatment for tobacco use. A significant proportion of young people are enrolled in colleges, and early prevention during this period has better effectiveness. There is preliminary evidence that prevalence may vary across courses even among students of the same sociocultural background. Hence, we compared the prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among college students enrolled in five common streams of collegiate education (medical, nursing, engineering, arts/science and others, law/fisheries) in Kerala, India. Methods 5784 college students from 58 colleges (medical, nursing, engineering, arts, and law and fisheries) selected by cluster random sampling in the district of Ernakulum, Kerala, completed a self-administered questionnaire incorporating standardized instruments. R software was used for analyses. Lifetime prevalence and severity of tobacco use were determined. Sociodemographic variables of tobacco users and nonusers enrolled in various courses were compared using chi-square test and two-way ANOVA. Furthermore, for each course, factors influencing tobacco use were identified using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results The mean age of the sample was 19.5 ± 1.9 years, with the majority being female (65.3%). Lifetime prevalence of tobacco use varied from 0.5% in nursing students, 4.2% in medical students, 8.2% in students of arts and science, 12.5% in engineering students, and 22.8% among other students (law/fisheries). Approximately two-thirds of all tobacco users across courses showed signs of nicotine dependence. Dependent users also showed variance with none in nursing, 2.6% among medicine, 1.6% among arts and science, 1.9% among engineering, and 6.3% among others. Male gender and alcohol use were consistently associated with tobacco use across courses, whereas other examined psychosocial correlates showed variance. Conclusions To conclude, it appears that among college students, course-level characteristics may influence risk of tobacco use. This has public health importance as it suggests that interventions need to be tailored bearing this in mind. Future research needs to examine campus-level characteristics that may explain variance.
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- Priya G Menon
- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India
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- Department of Psychology, Rajagiri School of Behavioural Sciences and Research, Ernakulam, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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Thomas J, Kumar RV, Akhil S, Saji AM, Iype AK, Antony D. Prevalence of smoking among dental students and gauging their knowledge about tobacco cessation methods: An original study. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:1562-1566. [PMID: 31198714 PMCID: PMC6559072 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_167_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aims: The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence and type of tobacco use among dental students and to identify the factors that influence them to initiate tobacco use. Subjects and Methods: Dental students at two dental colleges affiliated to State Health University of Kerala answered a 20-item questionnaire during Jan–Feb 2015 that investigated their smoking habits and knowledge about the risk factors of smoking habits. The questions were based on the modified Global Health Professional Students Survey (GHPSS) by WHO. Some additional questions were also added from Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) by WHO to meet the objective of this study. Result: Current smoking was reported by 17% of the participants. None of the participants smoked more than half a packet of cigarette. More students from families with at least one tobacco user were using tobacco than those from families with no members using tobacco (51.2 versus 37.0%, respectively). The majority of dental students (92%) considered education on tobacco use cessation to be the responsibility of dentists/doctors. Conclusion: One of the main aims of this study was to shed light on the knowledge and attitudes of dental students on tobacco use cessation. Fairly high number of participants reported receiving inadequate information on tobacco cessation during their studies. Dental students should be taught and encouraged early on to routinely discuss with smokers the impacts of smoking on health.
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- Jubin Thomas
- Department of Oral Pathology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal, Kerala, India
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- Ookken's Dental Speciality Clinic, Parur Junction, Aluva, Kerala, India
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Binnal A, Gururaghavendran R, Denny C, Ahmed J, Tallada AK. Tobacco Cessation Scenarios Among Healthcare Profession Students: A Multidisciplinary Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1081-1088. [PMID: 29699368 PMCID: PMC6031790 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.4.1081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: It is acknowledged that the most effective means to contain the tobacco epidemic is to involve healthcare providers across various disciplines. The present study was undertaken to gain a comprehensive insight into various factors that determine the efficacy of multidisciplinary approaches in tobacco control. Methods: A cross sectional study design using a structured, pretested and self-administered questionnaire was employed in the present study, conducted among medical and dental interns and final year nursing students. Respondent demographics, knowledge, attitude, behaviour, perceived effectiveness and barriers, and willingness to participate in tobacco cessation were assessed. Results: A total of 268 subjects participated, with mean knowledge, attitude, behaviour, perceived effectiveness and barrier scores of 69. 7%, 89.0%, 72.0%, 80.6% and 88.6% respectively. There were significant differences among the mean scores of the study domains across the 3 disciplines. The majority (92.91%) of the respondents were willing to participate in tobacco cessation activities, but only 14.2% had previously received relevant training. Regression analysis revealed that the significant predictors of behaviour scores were gender, course, attitude and perceived effectiveness; those for willingness to undertake tobacco cessation activities were course, attitude, behaviour and perceived barriers. Conclusions: The study highlighted the willingness but low previous training among the participants and also identified factors that determine t behaviour and willingness to undertake tobacco cessation activities. The study emphasizes the need for modification in the policies pertaining to curricula of medical, dental and nursing training programs.
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- Almas Binnal
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India.
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PATI S, CHAUHAN A, MAHAPATRA S, SINHA R, PATI S. Practicing health promotion in primary care -a reflective enquiry. J Prev Med Hyg 2017; 58:E288-E293. [PMID: 29707659 PMCID: PMC5912790 DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2017.58.4.749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Health promotion is an integral part of routine clinical practice. The physicians' role in improving the health status of the general population, through effective understanding and delivery of health promotion practice, is evident throughout the international literature. Data from India suggest that physicians have limited skills in delivering specific health promotion services. However, the data available on this is scarce. This study was planned to document the current health promotion knowledge, perception and practices of local primary care physicians in Odisha. METHODS An exploratory study was planned between the months of January - February 2013 in Odisha among primary care physicians working in government set up. This exploratory study was conducted, using a two-step self-administered questionnaire, thirty physicians practicing under government health system were asked to map their ideal and current health promotion practice, and potential health promotion elements to be worked upon to enhance the practice. RESULTS The study recorded a significant difference between the mean of current and ideal health promotion practices. The study reported that physicians want to increase their practice on health education. CONCLUSION We concluded that inclusion of health promotion practices in routine care is imperative for a strong healthcare system. It should be incorporated as a structured health promotion module in medical curriculum as well.
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- S. PATI
- Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, Odisha, India
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Indian Institute of Public Health, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
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- Independent Researcher, New Delhi, India
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- Regional Medical Research Centre, Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Tamí-Maury I, Silva-Vetri MG, Marcano-Caldera M, Baasch A, Prokhorov AV. Smoking behavior among third year dental students in Latin American countries: prevalence, perceptions, and risk factors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 59Suppl 1:45-53. [DOI: 10.21149/7828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Objetivo. Analizar la asociación entre ciertos factores de riesgo relacionados con el tabaquismo en estudiantes de tercer año de odontología de países latinoamericanos. Material y métodos. Se analizaron los datos de la Encuesta Mundial de Estudiantes de Profesiones de la Salud (GHPSS, por sus siglas en inglés) mediante la aplicación de modelos de regresión logística. Resultados. De los 5 605 encuestados, 33% fumó y 45% estuvo expuesto al humo de segunda mano durante el mes pasado; 34% fumó en los edificios de las escuelas dentales durante el pasado año y 85% nunca recibió entrenamiento formal en cesación de tabaquismo. Ser boliviano, chileno o mexicano; estar expuestos al humo de segunda mano; no auto-percibirse como un “modelo a seguir” para los pacientes; y no creer que un profesional de salud que fuma es menos propenso a aconsejar a sus pacientes para dejar de fumar fueron factores asociados significativamente con el tabaquismo. Conclusiones. Todas las escuelas dentales deben fomentar las políticas contra el consumo de tabaco y ofrecer servicios de cesación de tabaquismo. La formación sobre cesación debe incorporarse a los planes de estudio con el fin de incluir a los profesionales dentales en la batalla contra la epidemia de tabaquismo.
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Abuelfoutoh A, El Tahlawy E, Hifnawy T, Scharaf N, Momen M, Kamal AM. Knowledge, attitudes and practice with regard to the articles of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control among Egyptian adults. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2014; 9:228-235. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2014.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Inandi T, Caman OK, Aydin N, Onal AE, Kaypmaz A, Turhan E, Erguder T, Warren WC. Global Health Professions Student Survey--Turkey: second-hand smoke exposure and opinions of medical students on anti-tobacco law. Cent Eur J Public Health 2014; 21:134-9. [PMID: 24344536 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a3851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM This study, as a part of "the Global Health Professions Student Survey" (GHPSS), aimed to assess medical students' tobacco use, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke (SHS), and opinions as well as smoking policies at medical faculties in Turkey. METHODS The study was conducted in 2010 as a school-based survey of third-year students in 12 medical schools. GHPSS uses a standardised methodology for selecting schools (probability proportional to student enrolment size) and data processing. In total, data from 1,217 of third year medical students were analysed. RESULTS Prevalence of current tobacco use among participating students was 28.5%. Exposure to SHS in the last seven days was 46.9% at home, and 42.2% in other places. Among smokers, over 7 in 10 students reported smoking on medical school premises during the past 30 days and the past year. CONCLUSION Medical students' exposure to SHS is common and smoking on medical school premises/buildings constitutes a problem. Turkey passed an anti-tobacco law in 2008, yet enforcement of the law must be stronger. In addition, medical schools must evaluate, and likely revise their education curricula to better prepare medical students to advocate tobacco control.
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- Tacettin Inandi
- Department of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- National Tobacco Control Programme Officer, Bloomberg Initiative, WHO Country Office, Ankara, Turkey
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Panda R, Jena PK. Examining physicians' preparedness for tobacco cessation services in India: Findings from primary care public health facilities in two Indian states. Australas Med J 2013; 6:115-21. [PMID: 23589736 PMCID: PMC3626027 DOI: 10.4066/amj.2013.1617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND A total of 275 million tobacco users live throughout India and are in need of tobacco cessation services. However, the preparation of physicians to deliver this service at primary care health facilities remains unknown. AIMS The study aimed to examine the primary care physicians' preparedness to deliver tobacco cessation services in two Indian states. METHOD Researchers surveyed physicians working in primary care public health facilities, primarily in rural areas using a semistructured interview schedule. Physicians' preparedness was defined in the study as those possessing knowledge of tobacco cessation methods and exhibiting a positive attitude towards the benefits of tobacco cessation counselling as well as being willing to be part of tobacco prevention or cessation program. RESULTS Overall only 17% of physicians demonstrated adequate preparation to provide tobacco cessation services at primary care health facilities in both the States. The findings revealed minimal tobacco cessation training during formal medical education (21.3%) and on-the-job training (18.9%). Factors, like sex and age of service provider, type of health facility, location of health facility and number of patients attended by the service provider, failed to show significance during bivariate and regression analysis. Preparedness was significantly predicted by state health system. CONCLUSION The study highlights a lack of preparedness of primary care physicians to deliver tobacco cessation services. Both the curriculum in medical school and on-the-job training require an addition of a learning component on tobacco cessation. The addition of this component will enable existing primary care facilities to deliver tobacco cessation services.
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